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Improving Bush Sr. exits ICU

HOUSTON — Former President George H.W. Bush’s condition continued to improve yesterday, prompting doctors to move him out of intensive care.

“President Bush’s condition has improved, so he has been moved today from the intensive-care unit to a regular patient room at the Methodist Hospital to continue his recovery,” said family spokesman Jim McGrath.

“The Bushes thank everyone for their prayers and good wishes.”

Bush was hospitalized on Nov. 23 for treatment of a bronchitis-related cough.

He was moved to intensive care at the Houston hospital Dec. 23 after he developed a fever.

On Friday, McGrath said Bush had improved since arriving in the ICU. He said he was alert and in good spirits and was even doing some singing.