Boris Johnson's spokesman accuses Russia of spreading 'disinformation' after Russian state media claims the prime minister is on a coronavirus ventilator
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Johnson was admitted to hospital on Sunday after continuing to experience a high temperature and cough, ten days after testing positive for the coronavirus.He refused to deny separate reports that Johnson has received oxygen treatment.Downing Street also refused to confirm or deny whether the prime minister is suffering from pneumonia.
"Our specialist government units have seen a rise in false reports since the coronavirus outbreak started. It's vital that any information is knocked down quickly." "The prime minister was admitted to hospital for tests last night as a precaution," his spokesman said.
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