As British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was released from hospital following his life-threatening battle with coronavirus, Europe Correspondent Bevan Shields had a harrowing experience of his own.

Despite reports about how mild symptoms can be, Bevan's case was severe.

He joins National Editor Tory Maguire to recount his battle with the virus, and how Britain is coping under intense pressure the virus is exerting on their healthcare system.

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