(UPDATE) Former President Joseph Estrada is in intensive care due to COVID pneumonia and is in "stable, but guarded" condition, his eldest son said Monday.
Estrada, who turns 84 on April 19, is being sedated to lessen his anxiety, as this could affect his heart and aggravate his condition, said former senator Jinggoy Estrada.
Estrada is on "high flow oxygen support" and there is no need to put him on ventilator, said the former lawmaker.
"The family would like to thank everyone who has expressed their love and support and we request continued prayers for his immediate recovery," he said.
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