Boris Johnson is banned from riding his motorbike but ‘is enjoying a spot of birdwatching’ as he recovers from coronavirus: PM and pregnant fiancee Carrie Symonds ‘are spotting red kites and woodpeckers in Chequers garden’
- Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds are birdwatching at Chequers, a source says
- The Prime Minister has been banned from riding his motorcycle by doctors
- He is recovering from coronavirus with pregnant Ms Symonds at the estate
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Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds have ‘turned to birdwatching’ at Chequers as the Prime Minister has been banned from riding his beloved motorcycle while he recovers from coronavirus.
Mr Johnson and his pregnant fiancee Ms Symonds, who is a vocal nature lover and environmentalist, are spotting red kites, buzzards and woodpeckers along with more usual garden birds in the Buckinghamshire estate, a source close to the couple has said.
The PM had been given a second-hand Yamaha TT-R125 as a Christmas present from Ms Symonds, but doctors have banned Mr Johnson from riding the motorcycle on the estate as he recuperates following his diagnosis, it was said.
It comes after Ms Symonds, 32, spoke of her agony while Mr Johnson battled coronavirus in intensive care.
Doctors have banned Mr Johnson from riding his beloved motorcycle on the estate as he recuperates following his diagnosis
Ms Symonds said she would ‘never stop thanking’ the NHS after he was discharged from St Thomas’s Hospital in central London over the Easter weekend.
After he was admitted, the PM spent three nights in intensive care with oxygen treatment before he was moved back to a general ward.
Ms Symonds – who has been self-isolating in Chequers with the couple’s dog Dilyn – has previously slammed those who wear fur as ‘sick’, called businesses which sell their products ‘nuts’, and has demonstrated against whaling and the badger cull.
The PM’s fiancee tweeted her praise for staff at St Thomas’s as Mr Johnson recovered from the virus.
Ms Symonds, 32, spoke of her agony while Mr Johnson battled coronavirus in intensive care
Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds have turned to birdwatching in Chequers’ garden as the Prime Minister recovers from coronavirus
She wrote: ‘There were times last week that were very dark indeed.
‘My heart goes out to all those in similar situations, worried sick about their loved ones.
‘I cannot thank our magnificent NHS enough. The staff at St Thomas’ Hospital have been incredible. I will never, ever be able to repay you and I will never stop thanking you.’
Ms Symonds herself announced that she has coronavirus after Mr Johnson went into isolation.
Earlier this month she revealed how she ‘spent the past week in bed with the main symptoms of Coronavirus’ but had since recovered, adding: ‘Being pregnant with Covid-19 is obviously worrying.
‘To other pregnant women, please do read and follow the most up to date guidance which I found to be v reassuring.’
Mr Johnson, 55, is resting at Chequers in Buckinghamshire to rest, with a spokesman saying that ‘on the advice of his medical team, the PM will not be immediately returning to work’.