UK PM Johnson making "steady progress" in COVID-19 treatment - spokeswoman

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is making steady progress while being treated in intensive care for COVID-19, his office said on Wednesday.

"The Prime Minister continues to make steady progress. He remains in intensive care," a Downing Street spokeswoman said.

Johnson was admitted to St Thomas' hospital in London on Sunday evening with a persistent high temperature and cough and was transferred to intensive care on Monday.