Coronavirus: Boris Johnson 'on very good form' but no decision yet on Number 10 return
The prime minister spent three days in intensive care with coronavirus but is getting closer to returning to work.
Friday 24 April 2020 10:57, UK
Boris Johnson is "on very good form" but his return to work after contracting coronavirus will be decided by his doctors, the health secretary has said.
Matt Hancock confirmed the prime minister, who spent three days in intensive care with COVID-19, has already been in touch with US president Donald Trump and the Queen.
But when asked to confirm reports that Mr Johnson would be returning to No 10 on Monday, he said nothing had been decided.
"That decision is for the prime minister in consultation with his doctors…
"I spoke to him yesterday and he's in good shape and he'll come back as soon as his doctors recommend it.
"He's on very good form and is clearly recovering."
There are indications that Mr Johnson is close to returning to work after he held calls with the Queen and Mr Trump.
The US president, at a White House briefing on Thursday, said he was "actually surprised" at how "incredible" the PM sounded in their call two days earlier.
"He was ready to go. I'm very surprised to tell you this. He's like the old Boris - tremendous energy, tremendous drive."
Mr Hancock said the prime minister was taking calls from his team and was in regular contact with his cabinet.