British prime minister moved to intensive care

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who is infected with the coronavirus, has been moved to a London hospital intensive care unit, according to the Associated Press (AP).

He was admitted to London’s St. Thomas’ Hospital on Sunday, 10 days after his COVID-19 diagnosis. The Prime minister is conscious and did not require ventilation.

Prior to his hospitalization, Johnson had been quarantined in his residence since his diagnosis on March 26.

Source: Kirka D. and J. Lawless. 2020, April 5. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved to intensive care. Associated Press. https://apnews.com/23a9575396d8b636df2ccb8026f23527.

Dr. Julie Reagan

Julie Reagan, PhD, JD, MPH, is a public health expert and researcher with a doctorate degree in public health. She is an academic professor who teaches public health, healthcare administration, and public health law courses. Dr. Reagan is also a licensed attorney with over 20 years of experience as a state government attorney, primarily at public health agencies. She was the 2018 recipient of the American Public Health Association, Law Section, Jennifer Robbins Award for the Practice of Public Health Law.

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