How Boris Johnson survived Covid-19, with help from Donald Trump – The Wall Street Journal

In a side room of St Thomas’ Hospital in central London, doctors faced a decision. Prime Minister Boris Johnson lay sick in the hospital’s east wing, struggling to get enough oxygen.
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For several days, it looked like British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was going to join the 313,000 people who have succumbed to Covid-19. He was admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU) in April as medical specialists were warning that about half of all patients who were treated for Covid-19 in ICU left hospital for the morgue. Details have, until now, been scant about how doctors ensured his survival. This is probably because, as The Wall Street Journal observes, he couldn't be seen to be getting better care or access to drugs that are not available to most in the UK's ICU wards. In this fascinating account of the world's highest profile victim's battle with Covid-19, the US-based news media outlet sets out how many were working behind-the-scenes to save Johnson's life, including US President Donald Trump who immediately opened doors to facilitate access to remdesivir – one of the drug hopes for Covid-19. – Jackie Cameron

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