What was posted
After leaving hospital, Boris Johnson posted a video thanking NHS staff. He singled out nurses Jenny McGee and Luis Pitarma for their care.
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Why it mattered
This was his first public video since leaving hospital. Downing Street confirmed he was recovering away from work, and the message gave the public a first-hand account of his treatment.
Sources
- Boris Johnson leaves hospital as he continues recovery from coronavirus
- PM health update: 12 April 2020 – GOV.UK
- Coronavirus: Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Easter Sunday message in full