But spokesman says PM not yet doing formal government work as he recuperates from COVID-19 in countryside retreat; foreign secretary remains in temporary charge

Senior minister says Boris Johnson is 'is in cheerful spirits'; media reports that PM missed five emergency meetings in January and February about coronavirus outbreak

Israel is currently trying to boost its own stocks and has an export ban in place that blocked sale of life-saving machines; 100 ventilators arrive from US

Spokesman says UK prime minister is not immediately returning to work but has been in communication with foreign secretary who was deputized when PM became ill

With toll slowing in epicenters, some countries are starting to reopen their stalled economies, but signs loom that virus could be taking hold in vulnerable parts of the world

Premier's office says he will continue his recovery at his country house, is not immediately returning to work after a week in hospital including 3 days in intensive care

While number of new cases and hospitalizations appears to have plateaued, deaths are still rising, with growing fears that UK will end up being country with most deaths in Europe

Madrid believes coronavirus outbreak has peaked, but restrictions remain; UK government forced to defend protective wear policies following deaths of 19 medics

As friends reveal he came close to death from COVID-19, British prime minister thanks medical team; officials say he is 'making very good progress'

Britain records more than 900 daily deaths Saturday for the second consecutive day, as fears grow over lockdown's impact on economy