Václav Havel’s health continues to improve, may be released at weekend

The health of the former Czech president Václav Havel continues to improve and his physicians at Motol Hospital say that he may be released at the weekend. The former president has spent a fortnight in hospital after complications appeared following minor throat surgery, which resulted in an inflammation of his right lung. He was treated with antibiotics, made to do breathing exercises and loco-motor rehabilitation. Doctors say he is now breathing without a mask and feels much stronger. Despite the progress his release is uncertain since his health remains frail and doctors are concerned about the ongoing flu epidemic.