Boris Johnson's six-week-old daughter was badly hit by Covid, the Mail can reveal today.
Downing Street announced last week that a member of his family had tested positive for the virus. It did not state who the relative was but it is understood to be his daughter Romy.
A source said she had suffered with the virus 'quite badly' aged five weeks but was now 'on the mend'.
Mr Johnson did not appear in public for several days after last week's announcement, reappearing only on Tuesday when he gave an interview to Sky News about 'Partygate' revelations engulfing the Government.
Downing Street announced last week that a member of Boris Johnson's family had tested positive for Covid. It is understood to be his daughter Romy (pictured with Carrie and Wilf, left)
He appeared emotional and downcast – potentially partly explained by the personal strain on his family.
Yesterday, Mr Johnson appeared to be back on ebullient form as he faced down a plot from rebel Red Wall MPs.
Despite the defection of one MP to Labour, the coup attempt – dubbed the 'Pork Pie Putsch' – seemed to crumble yesterday.
Downing Street insisted Mr Johnson would overcome any leadership threat and fight the next election.
Romy Iris Charlotte Johnson was born on December 9 at University College Hospital in London and lives in the flat above Number 11 Downing Street with the PM, her mother Carrie, 33, and the couple's eldest child, Wilfred, 20 months.
Last Thursday the Prime Minister cancelled a visit to Lancashire, with Downing Street saying only that 'a family member has tested positive for Covid' without identifying who.
A source said Romy (pictured with her brother Wilfred, 20 months) had suffered with the virus 'quite badly' aged five weeks but was now 'on the mend'
A No 10 spokesman then said the Prime Minister would 'follow the guidance for vaccinated close
