Boris Johnson has talked to the Queen and is in touch with team: spokesperson

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson had audience by telephone with the Queen last night, the PM spokesperson confirmed on Thursday.

Johnson is still recovering at Chequers after being discharged from St Thomas' Hospital in London on 12 April but he is not formally doing any government work for the moment.

He discussed COVID-19 and trade with the U.S. President Donald Trump early in the week.

It's not immediately known when he'll be officially back to work, but the spokesperson said he has been speaking to his No. 10 team and receiving regular updates on the coronavirus response.

Earlier on Thursday, Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis said the PM "will be back at work soon."