Labour MP Karl Chircop's condition has taken a turn for the better, his wife, Adriana, told The Times yesterday.

"He is definitely improving," Mrs Chircop said when contacted last night. The 43-year-old parliamentarian fell into a deep coma after suffering a cerebral haemorrhage on August 3 while cleaning the wheels of his car.

Mrs Chircop said the situation was changing, adding that she was very happy about the improvements.

Labour MP Michael Farrugia, also a doctor, said an improvement has been registered in Dr Chircop's condition but he still needs a lot of prayers and care.

In a comment posted on timesofmalta.com last weekend, Mrs Chircop said: "I thank those supporting and praying for Karl because, yes, your prayers are being heard."

She described every day as "a miracle".

The news of Dr Chircop's slight improvement was received with numerous messages of support which poured in on this paper's website.

A reader even suggested saying a prayer for him at 3 p.m. yesterday, a thought that was picked up by others who pledged to do the same thing.

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