Michael Gove has said Boris Johnson is 'receiving the best care' after spending the night in intensive care but says the prime minister 'has not been on a ventilator'
It is understood he remained conscious at the time of the announcement and was moved to intensive care as a precaution should he require ventilation to aid his recovery.
The Cabinet Office minister told Sky News that Mr Johnson has given his ministers"clear instructions about what he wants us to do" in his absence.Gove: PM 'receiving the best possible care' And he said the fact that the PM is in intensive care"emphasises the importance" of Britons following the rules of the coronavirus lockdown.
Mr Gove said that while"nobody likes the lockdown","the fact the PM and others are in a serious condition as a result of this disease emphasises the importance of making sure we all do everything we can." He told Sky News that the government will review the lockdown - and whether to relax or rescind its restrictions - at a cabinet meeting next week.where necessary, will chair that meeting, Mr Gove added.Mr Raab chaired the government's coronavirus"war cabinet" that meets daily at 9.15am. This week's regular Tuesday meeting of the full cabinet has been cancelled.
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