A Critical Care Nurse Who Cared For Boris Johnson Has Described How He Stood By His Bedside For Three Nights

Luis Pitarma said the UK prime minister was 'a patient like any other patient, a life like any other life'.

battling the coronavirus, including three nights in intensive care.

"I felt nervous at first — he was the prime minister. The responsibility I was going to hold in my hands was quite overwhelming. I didn’t really know how to address him — should I call him Boris, Mr Johnson or prime minister? My matron reassured me and said to be myself like I am with any other patient.”

"He said it was amazing that I wanted to work here for so long and was glad I was there when he needed our care. It was a pleasure to look after him."

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