Pope no longer needs mechanical ventilation, says Vatican

In a medical report released on Wednesday (19), the Vatican confirmed that Pope Francis’ clinical conditions are improving.

According to the Vatican, the pontiff is no longer needing mechanical ventilation to breathe and the need for high flow oxygen therapy has been reduced.

According to the statement, progress in motor and respiratory physiotherapy continues.

Francisco, 88, was admitted to the Gemelli Hospital of Rome on February 14 with a severe respiratory infection.

The pontiff was then diagnosed with pneumonia in both lungs and is still recovering at the hospital.

*Under Victor Aguiar supervision

This content was originally published in Papa no longer needs mechanical ventilation, says Vatican on CNN Brazil.

Source: CNN Brasil

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