During the early months of the [[Chinese Communist Party pandemic]], Prime Minister Boris Johnson tested positive for COVID-19. The government confirmed that Raab would deputise for Johnson if the PM became incapacitated from the virus. Raab was asked to deputise on 6 April 2020 after Johnson went to intensive care. | During the early months of the [[Chinese Communist Party pandemic]], Prime Minister Boris Johnson tested positive for COVID-19. The government confirmed that Raab would deputise for Johnson if the PM became incapacitated from the virus. Raab was asked to deputise on 6 April 2020 after Johnson went to intensive care. |