Formula One legend Michael Schumacher, lying in a coma in a French hospital since a December skiing accident, has overcome a lung infection, according to German daily Bild. The newspaper had earlier reported that Schumacher had contracted pneumonia but the latest updates now claim the complications and pneumonia “no longer spell an acute danger.”
In response to the reports, a statement issued by the family of the German Formula One legend said he was “still in a waking up process” which could take a long time.
‘Michael’s family would like to again express their sincere thanks for the continuous sympathy coming from all over the world. The good wishes they receive help the family and, we are convinced they also help Michael, who still is in a waking up process,’ the statement read.
‘As often in such situation, no day is like the next. The family is thankful for one’s understanding that they would not wish to disclose medical details in order to protect Michael’s privacy. As assured from the beginning we will continue to communicate any decisive new information on Michael’s health state. We are aware that the wake up phase can take a long time.
‘The family continues to strongly believe in Michael’s recovery and place all their trust in the doctors, nurses and nursing auxiliaries team. The important thing is not the speed of the recovery but that Michael’s healing process progresses in a continuous and controlled way.’
Schumacher has been in intensive care in Grenoble University Hospital since his December 29 accident in the Alpine resort of Meribel that has left him in a coma for almost two months. His condition has stabilized following surgery after initially being described as critical.
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