President George H.W. Bush to remain in hospital a 'few more days'

President Bush to remain in Methodist Hospital for a few more days

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- President George H.W. Bush will stay in the hospital for a 'few more days' of observation. Doctors hope to discharge him by the end of the week.

The 41st president has been receiving treatment at Methodist Hospital for more than a week now. President Bush, 92, was admitted to Houston Methodist Hospital Friday, April 14 for observation due to a persistent cough. It was determined he had a mild case of pneumonia.

On Thursday, his eldest son, President George W. Bush, dropped by for a visit.

President Bush has special hospital visitor

President George H.W. Bush remains under care at Houston Methodist Hospital, but he's in high spirits, thanks perhaps to a visit from another former US president.

"President Bush feels terrific, and is buoyed by regular visits from his family and phone calls with friends such as VP Dan Quayle today," McGrath said in a tweet last week.

This is the third hospitalization in recent months for the president.

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