Government Chief of Staff Lionel Hurst Hopitalized
Lionel ‘Max’ Hurst, the chief of staff in the Prime Minister’s office, is close to being discharged from the Sir Lester Bird Medical Center.
After experiencing fainting spells yesterday, he was taken to the hospital, where he was diagnosed with a lung infection and possibly pneumonia.
In a statement to Antigua.News, Hurst mentioned that he is feeling 99% better and is doing well, although he is still being kept for observation.
He expressed his heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has reached out and inquired about his health.
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