Tuesday, August 25, 2020
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party leader Philip “Brave” Davis is “progressing” and responding well to COVID-19 treatment in a United States hospital, The Tribune was told yesterday.
Mr Davis was airlifted there last week for further care at the insistence of his daughter, who has been on the front line of the COVID-19 pandemic in the US.
Meanwhile, PLP Senator Michael Darville, who also has tested positive for COVID-19, is now recovering at home.
Last Thursday, Mr Davis released a statement explaining the decision to complete treatment in the US.
“The last few days have been especially difficult for so many Bahamians. Please stay safe and look out for one another. Let’s continue to take care of ourselves, our neighbours, and our families,” the statement read.
“As many of you know, my daughter Philippa is a very senior doctor in the United States. She would like me to be close by as I complete my treatment.
“After a family discussion, I have decided to fly to a hospital in the United States. I wish to thank the doctors and nurses and all the support staff at Doctors Hospital, who have looked after me so well.
“I am in close contact with colleagues and friends and will continue to monitor what is happening in our country.
“I pray God’s continued blessings on us all. I miss you all and look forward to being with you again soon.”
Comments
shonkai says...
Headline news?
Posted 25 August 2020, 8:40 a.m. Suggest removal
moncurcool says...
Forgive me but honestly, I don't care. This ain't news. Let the US where he is report it
Posted 25 August 2020, 9:07 a.m. Suggest removal
tetelestai says...
like him or not he is the leader of the official opposition - and, this, my friend, is news.
Posted 25 August 2020, 11:24 a.m. Suggest removal
TalRussell says...
**Could a definitely longer 'em didn't appear so fit to form of of a 'mellow recover' period have been what a doctor 'mellow recovery' specialists should've ordered?**
The Colony's PopoulacesOrdinary wishes a speedy recovery return back out islands for the Queen's loyal opposition leader.
Likewise, whilst good see 'em back on his foots, still during yesterday's press conference occasion we all got to witness firsthand what risks there can be when you put a prime minister back up handle pressures of OPM so quickly after a close encounter with the COVID-19 virus? Just couldn't make this stuff up. Just **couldn't.** Nod Once for Yeah, Twice for No?
Posted 25 August 2020, 1:10 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Brave's actions speak for themselves. His daughter is not at the hospital that he is in. Just as she is monitoring him from one state to another in the US why not from her hospital to Doctors Hospital in Nassau?
Answer: Brave has no faith in our hospital system. If he believed in "his people" he would have stayed.
Posted 25 August 2020, 10:04 p.m. Suggest removal
Beads says...
We must stop being petty. Brave has a right to choose the best healthcare system that he believes he can afford that is his rights. He has also made available a bed and more time to allow another person to occupy a bed who otherwise may have had to stayed home, this my friend is a good thing less pressure on an already burden system.
Posted 26 August 2020, 6:40 p.m. Suggest removal
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