Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has been admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of San Raffaele Hospital in Milan after testing positive for COVID-19. Despite his condition, Berlusconi remains alert and is receiving treatment for the virus.
Berlusconi, who is 83 years old, was diagnosed with COVID-19 on September 2nd, and was initially quarantined at his home in Arcore, near Milan. However, his condition worsened over the weekend, and he was admitted to the hospital on September 4th.
According to a statement from San Raffaele Hospital, Berlusconi was admitted to the ICU as a precautionary measure, due to his age and underlying health conditions. However, the statement also noted that Berlusconi is “clinically stable” and “continues to be monitored closely.”
Berlusconi’s hospitalization has sparked concern in Italy, where he remains a controversial figure. Berlusconi served as Prime Minister of Italy for three separate terms between 1994 and 2011, and has been involved in numerous scandals throughout his political career.
Despite his controversial past, Berlusconi remains a prominent figure in Italian politics, and his hospitalization has prompted an outpouring of support from both his supporters and his critics. Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte tweeted his well wishes to Berlusconi, saying “I wish former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi a speedy recovery. My thoughts are with him and his family.”
Berlusconi’s hospitalization also highlights the ongoing threat posed by COVID-19, particularly to vulnerable populations such as the elderly and those with underlying health conditions. Italy was one of the hardest-hit countries during the early stages of the pandemic, and has seen a recent uptick in cases as restrictions have been lifted.
As of September 7th, Italy has reported over 280,000 cases of COVID-19 and over 35,500 deaths. While the country has made progress in controlling the spread of the virus, Berlusconi’s hospitalization serves as a reminder that the threat of COVID-19 remains very real.
In conclusion, former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi’s hospitalization due to COVID-19 has sparked concern in Italy, where he remains a controversial figure. Despite his condition, Berlusconi remains alert and is receiving treatment in the ICU of San Raffaele Hospital in Milan. His hospitalization serves as a reminder of the ongoing threat posed by COVID-19, particularly to vulnerable populations such as the elderly and those with underlying health conditions.
