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THE Queen issued a heartfelt statement to praise healthcare workers who are selflessly putting their lives on the line during the coronavirus pandemic, just a few hours after Prime Minister Boris Johnson was transferred to intensive therapy.
The Queen issued a personal statement to mark World Health Day, thanking NHS staff across the country. A statement, issued from Windsor Castle, read: "On the occasion of World Health Day, I want to thank all those working in the healthcare profession for your selfless commitment and diligence as you undertake vitally important roles to protect and improve the health and well-being of people across the Commonwealth, and around the world.
"In testing times, we often observe that the best of the human spirit comes to the fore.
"The dedication to service of countless nurses, midwives and other health workers, in these most challenging of circumstances, in an example to us all."
The Queen's latest statement comes after Downing Street announced that Mr Johnson was moved into an intensive care unit (ICU) only a few hours after being hospitalised.
A statement issued by Downing Street read: "The Prime Minister has been under the care of doctors at St Thomas' Hospital, in London, after being admitted with persistent symptoms of coronavirus.
"Over the course of [Monday] afternoon, the condition of the prime minister has worsened and, on the advice of his medical team, he has been moved to the intensive care unit at the hospital.
"The PM is receiving excellent care, and thanks all NHS staff for their hard work and dedication."
Mr Johnson was admitted to hospital yesterday afternoon, 11 days after revealing he tested positive for coronavirus.
The Prime Minister himself tweeted during the afternoon he was at St Thomas's to allow doctors to run a few tests.
Sounding in high spirits, he wrote on Twitter: "Last night, on the advice of my doctor, I went into hospital for some routine tests as I’m still experiencing coronavirus symptoms.
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