More positive Everts news

“The situation of Stefan Everts, who has been affected by malaria, is developing favourably and his condition is no longer critical, which is why the ten-time world champion in motocross no longer needs a sedative, ” the family wrote in a statement. Everts is still in intensive care at the University Hospital of Leuven, where he is closely monitored and only his family members are admitted. However, he is already out of bed and can already walk a bit which is promising.

“As for the effects of malaria (the investigations are continuing) or the duration of the cure, nothing can be said for the moment. “

Everts contracted malaria in Congo, where he participated a month ago in a charity event. First admitted to the Hasselt hospital, he was transferred to the UZ Leuven. Everts realises after a conversation with the professors in Leuven that he has escaped the worst at the last minute. “That I am still here is my best Christmas present”, he says.

“The Everts family would like to thank everyone for their support and words of encouragement, as they can not respond personally to all the marks of sympathy, and would like to do so in this way: ‘Many thanks to all for your encouragement’ The Everts family is also asking – as in recent weeks – to give him the necessary calm so that they can concentrate fully on Stefan”.

Update here.

Pic: Nigel McKinstry