Lusaka, Zambia (PANA) - Zambian President Edgar Lungu said here Tuesday it was sad to hear of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s admission to the Intensive Care Unit after being diagnosed with COVID-19 or the coronavirus.
In a statement released to the media by the State House, President Lungu wished Prime Minister Johnson a quick recovery.
“My thoughts are with him, his family and the great people of the United Kingdom,” he said.
The Zambian president also extended his thoughts to all those who had lost loved ones from the coronavirus disease and wished a quick recovery to all who were still battling to survive it.
“The widespread of COVID-19 is unfortunate and we all have to work together to defeat this pandemic by ensuring that our people comply with measures announced by World Health Organisation,” President Lungu stated.
The British Prime Minister was admitted Monday to the intensive care unit.
According to latest reports, Johnson is “in good spirits” after spending the night in intensive care being treated for coronavirus, and that he is not on a ventilator.
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