After being admitted to the hospital on Sunday afternoon, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been taken to intensive care as his condition has apparently worsened dramatically overnight.
Dominic Raab has now been deputized to lead Britain in his place.
The news sent GBP/USD sliding back toward neutral on the day.
The Prime Minister has been taken to intensive care
— Laura Kuenssberg (@bbclaurak) April 6, 2020
PM is asking Dominic Raab to deputise for him
— Laura Kuenssberg (@bbclaurak) April 6, 2020