Former Prime MInister Dom Mintoff remains in a critical condition and warrants further intensive care at the Critical Coronary Care Unit of Mater Dei Hospitalalthough his condition is gradually improving, the government said in a medical update.

Mr Mintoff, 94, was admitted to hospital on November 10 suffering from heart failure and dehydration. This was his second admission in less than two months.

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