U.K.’s Johnson in Hospital With Persistent Virus Symptoms
- British leader fell ill 10 days ago, is now having tests
- Government says hospital tests on premier are ‘precautionary’
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U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson was taken into the hospital for tests on Sunday as a precaution, after struggling to recover from the coronavirus infection he contracted 10 days ago.
Johnson, 55, felt unwell March 26 and took a test that confirmed he had the illness. The day after he announced he was in isolation, and has been unable to shake off the symptoms -- including a high temperature. The pound fell.