Hospitalised Davis says ‘Thank you’ for prayers

By LEANDRA ROLLE

Tribune Staff Reporter

lrolle@tribunemedia.net 

Opposition leader Philip “Brave” Davis gave his thanks to supporters last nights for their prayers after testing positive for COVID-19.

Yesterday, the PLP leader confirmed his COVID status, adding that he is currently being treated in hospital for the infectious disease. “This last six weeks, more than 1,000 Bahamians have learnt they test positive for the COVID virus,” Mr Davis said in an audio statement. “This morning I learnt the same thing. I am in hospital receiving excellent care. My family and I thank you for the many prayers and well wishes we have received. We all owe a debt of gratitude to the nurses, doctors and health care workers who are working day and night. Please include them in your prayers also.”

Noting that “brighter days” are ahead for the country, Mr Davis also called on the Bahamian people to be each other’s brothers and sisters’ keeper during these difficult times.

“One of the greatest strengths as a people is how we care for each other. Let’s find new ways to do this now,” he continued.

“Look out for your neighbors. Buy an extra bag of groceries for a family that might be struggling. Checking in on someone you know needs support. Remember that we are blesses with God’s grace. I know brighter days are ahead for all of us.”

Mr Davis’ statement comes after it was revealed over the weekend that he and Senator Dr Michael Darville were in hospital after being examined by medical doctors there.

At the time, the PLP leader did not say why they were being examined, only saying the move was “out of an abundance of caution.”

He said: “I am awaiting the doctor’s report. I am satisfied with the level of care and grateful to the nurses and doctors.”

It is not clear if Dr Darville has tested positive for the disease or if he remains in hospital.

Earlier this month, the opposition leader and Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis travelled over several islands to survey the damage and assess the needs of those impacted by Hurricane Isaias.

Last week, Dr Minnis and Deputy Prime Minister Peter Turnquest voluntarily entered self-quarantine “out of an abundance of caution” after an employee at the Cecil Wallace-Whitfield Centre tested positive for COVID-19.

The Cable Beach centre, which houses both the Office of the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Finance, was shut down for deep cleaning and sanitisation and is expected to re-open today.

Comments

ThisIsOurs says...

Does this mean that everyone who was in parliament has to go into quarantine?

Posted 16 August 2020, 7:39 p.m. Suggest removal

ISpeakFacts says...

Sadly Davis is in the high risk category considering his age and he's clearly overweight! Wishing and hoping for the best.

Posted 16 August 2020, 7:42 p.m. Suggest removal

tribanon says...

Can't help but wonder how many less well off than Davis were recently told that there's no room at the inn.

Posted 16 August 2020, 8:26 p.m. Suggest removal

ThisIsOurs says...

The sad unequal truth is the world would feel the reverberations if a senior leader in the Bahamas and of significance as Davis died of COVID. Its been so for centries. So,.... you protect the king. not about the man but the office..which I know you know

Posted 16 August 2020, 10:07 p.m. Suggest removal

ThisIsOurs says...

centuries*

Posted 16 August 2020, 10:57 p.m. Suggest removal

Baha10 says...

Wishing Brave a speedy and healthy return ... this is no time for Politics ... we are One People!

Posted 16 August 2020, 8:36 p.m. Suggest removal

Clamshell says...

I can’t endure the man but I hope he recovers quickly and completely. A virus pays no attention to mankind’s politics, calendars or cash registers.

Posted 16 August 2020, 9:26 p.m. Suggest removal

ted4bz says...

Hahahah, don’t make me laugh. Had to find someone to make all this convincing, good pick. But it’s all show. TheaTricS at its finest! What’s the reward?

Posted 17 August 2020, 7:57 a.m. Suggest removal

K4C says...

testing positive for COVID-19 is a vague statement, is Davis ill from COVID19 or just tested positive, his statement saying in hospital receiving excellent care indicates he's in medical distress

Posted 17 August 2020, 8:23 a.m. Suggest removal

TalRussell says...

Reports saying Comrade "Brave" hospitalised in ICU at Doctors Hospital - receiving oxygen.
**In the meantime** tourism and aviation minister Dioniso **Washhouse Theodore** James **not missing a US$ beat** was caught just this morning out there aggressively peddling **his** speedy welcoming boatloads mega cruise ship passengers.
Nod Once for Yeah must point out how the tourism and aviation minister and Mr, Minnis stopped communication 23 days ago, Twice for No?

Posted 17 August 2020, 1:06 p.m. Suggest removal

stillwaters says...

I am hoping that with Davis and Darville as covid positives, the opposition will get on board to help fight this pandemic instead of putting all their efforts into fighting Minnis. And I hope Minnis is not as hard headed as some Bahamians are, and take some advice.

Posted 17 August 2020, 2:17 p.m. Suggest removal

TalRussell says...

Isn't the role Her Majesty's loyal opposition to function as **The Colony's** government in waiting? Mr. **Theodore** Minnis's own crown ministers finding out it's all but impossible to communicate with him....'em and his tourism and aviation minister, stopped communicating **23** days back. Go ask Dr. Duane about his rare communication with Mr. **Theodore** Minnis?

Posted 17 August 2020, 2:59 p.m. Suggest removal

stillwaters says...

With Sand's secret wish to Prime Minister himself, I am questioning how sincere he actually was all along. Politics is such a slimy road.

Posted 17 August 2020, 4:11 p.m. Suggest removal

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