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UK coronavirus live news: Boris Johnson remains in intensive care as Michael Gove self-isolates

UK coronavirus live news: Boris Johnson remains in intensive care as Michael Gove self-isolates

Follow the latest developments as we wait for updates on the condition of the prime minister after his coronavirus symptoms worsened

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The Downing Street lobby briefing has just finished. It took place by conference call, as is normal now.

Here are the top lines.

The prime minister has been stable overnight and remains in good spirits. He is receiving standard oxygen treatment and breathing without any other assistance. He has not required mechanical ventilation or non-invasive respiratory support.

We are confident that the prime minister is receiving the best possible care from the health service. Any treatment he receives is a matter for his doctors.

From Derbyshire Police

A man who claimed to have had #COVID19 has been jailed after coughing on some of our police officers: https://t.co/6OM9pAnh1w pic.twitter.com/q50kph1v2g

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