Boris Johnson was 'too fat' when fighting Covid-19

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Credit: Reuters Photo

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was too fat when he became gravely ill with Covid-19 and that he has since lost 26 pounds (11.79 kg).

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"I have to admit the reason I had such a nasty experience with the disease is that although I was superficially in the peak of health when I caught it, I had a very common underlying condition — my friends I was too fat," he said in an online speech to his party conference.

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"And I've since lost 26 pounds... and I'm going to continue that diet."