Johnson talks with Trump on his recovery

PRIME Minister Boris Johnson has spoken on the phone to U.S. President Donald Trump, as his recovery from coronavirus continues.

The prime minister, who is recuperating at his official country residence, is also expected to speak to the Queen by phone this week.

Downing Street said Johnson is currently not doing any formal government work but is receiving updates from senior colleagues.

No 10 said he had thanked Trump for his good wishes while he was unwell.

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A spokesperson added the pair had discussed UK-U.S. cooperation in the fight against the virus, and agreed on the importance of a “coordinated international response”.

Earlier No 10 said Johnson has spoken to Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, who has been deputising for him for the past two weeks, and “senior members of his team”.

Downing Street also said Johnson – who spent nearly a week in hospital and three nights in intensive care – was “continuing his recovery” at Chequers, his country retreat in Buckinghamshire.

After he was discharged from hospital on 12 April, Johnson – who received oxygen treatment to help his breathing during his stay – praised NHS staff, saying it “could have gone either way”.