PM IN HIGH SPIRITS, CONTINUES TO RECOVER WELL : HEALTH D-G

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Najib Razak is in high spirits
and continues to show excellent recovery, said Health director-general Dr Mohd
Ismail Merican Saturday.

He said in a statement that the chicken pox lesions were healing well and
Najib's symptoms of gastritis had been resolved.

"He is now on a normal diet," he said.

Mohd Ismail said the Prime Minister was expected to be discharged in the next
few days.

"Najib thanks all well-wishers for their prayers for his speedy recovery," he said.

Najib, who was down with chicken pox, was admitted to Hospital Kuala Lumpur on
Thursday for further examination after he experienced abdominal discomfort.
-- BERNAMA