Boris Johnson warns against relaxing UK lockdown
London (CNN)Boris Johnson has warned against relaxing the United Kingdom's coronavirus restrictions too soon in his first remarks since returning to work after contracting the disease.
The British Prime Minister, speaking outside Downing Street in London on Monday, said there were real signs that the country was close to winning the first phase of the battle against the coronavirus, which has killed more than 20,000 people in the UK.
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But he warned that the UK was at "the moment of maximum risk" and suggested restrictions would need to remain in place for the time being in to avoid a second peak of infection. The UK's lockdown measures are due to be reviewed again by May 7.
Johnson also thanked First Secretary of State and Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab for deputizing for him during his illness. Johnson spent several nights in intensive care earlier this month after his condition with coronavirus symptoms worsened.