Labour MP Karl Chircop is no longer in a deep coma although he is still unconscious and continues to be treated at Mater Dei Hospital's Intensive Therapy Unit.

Health Care Services director general John Cachia yesterday said that Dr Chircop's coma was "slightly lighter" than before.

Dr Chircop fell into a deep coma two weeks ago after suffering a cerebral haemorrhage. He collapsed as he entered his garage to wash his car.

The Health Division had originally described his condition as "precarious" and "worrisome".

But fellow parliamentarian and doctor Michael Farrugia provided a ray of hope last Friday when he said that an improvement had been registered in the 43-year-old's condition.

Dr Chircop's wife, Adriana, also said that her husband was "definitely improving", and that the situation was changing. The parliamentarian's health condition has led to numerous messages of support from people from all walks of life. Dr Chircop was re-elected to parliament on the MLP ticket during the March general election.

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