British PM makes first public appearance after coronavirus absence 

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday spoke outside 10 Downing Street on his first day back at work following his recovery from the coronavirus.

It's his first public appearance in nearly a month after a spell in hospital and several days in intensive care with coronavirus.

"The virus brings new sadness every day, and is the biggest challenge since WWII," he said.

In his statement, Johnson thanked Britons for abiding by the lockdown and also urged people not to lose patience with the measures.

The government would outline plans for an easing of the lockdown in the coming days, he promised but warned that there would be difficult judgments required.

"We are beginning to turn the tide," he said, adding the country was coming "to the end of the first phase of this conflict."

"We must also recognize the risk of a second spike, the risk of losing control of that virus and letting the reproduction rate go back over one because that would mean not only a new wave of death and disease but also an economic disaster," he said.

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