The health authorities yesterday expressed concern over the condition of Labour health spokesman Karl Chircop. In a statement, the Health Division said Dr Chircop was still in hospital in a critical condition.

The Labour MP was rushed to hospital on Sunday evening after he suffered a stroke.

The family doctor, who turns 43 today, was still in intensive care yesterday. Medical tests were being carried out on Tuesday to determine his state of health.

The division said Dr Chircop's family thanked everyone for their support and asked for its privacy to be respected.

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