Health of Lee Kuan Yew deteriorating
Former prime minister Lee Kuan Yew’s health condition has taken a turn for the worse because of an infection, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said yesterday.
In a brief statement, it said Mr Lee, 91, is on antibiotics and the doctors are closely monitoring his condition.
Mr Lee has been warded at the Singapore General Hospital (SGH) for severe pneumonia since Feb 5.
The PMO first announced his hospitalisation in a statement on Feb 21, and said on Feb 26 that he was still warded. An update on Feb 28 said Mr Lee’s condition had improved slightly, and that he was continuing with his antibiotics.
It also said he remained sedated and on mechanical ventilation at the intensive care unit in SGH.
Subsequent updates on March 6 and last Friday said Mr Lee’s condition remained largely unchanged, and that he continued to be watched closely by his doctors.
Yesterday’s statement, shared by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on his Facebook page, led to a renewed outpouring of good wishes and support from Singaporeans. PM Lee’s post received 4,876 likes and 1,365 shares within seven hours.
Ministers and MPs also conveyed their concern for the elder Mr Lee. Manpower Minister Tan Chuan-Jin wrote on Facebook: “Let’s continue to keep Mr Lee Kuan Yew in our thoughts and prayers.”
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