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Former President George HW Bush moved out of ICU

According to the family spokesperson, Mr. Bush is actually more focused on the Rockets closing out their NBA playoff series "than anything that landed him in the hospital."
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HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 21: Former president George W. Bush, left, wheels his father, former president George H.W. Bush into the church for the funeral for former first lady Barbara Bush at St. Martin's Episcopal Church on April 21, 2018 in Houston.

HOUSTON (NEWS CENTER Maine) — Former President George H.W. Bush has been moved from the intensive care unit to a regular patient room, the Bush family spokesperson said Wednesday.

Mr. Bush is expected to continue his recovery at Houston Methodist Hospital for several more days.

Spokesperson Jim McGrath said Mr. Bush is alert and talking with hospital staff, family and friends. He said doctors are pleased with the former president's progress.

McGrath said Mr. Bush is actually more focused on the Houston Rockets closing out their NBA playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves "than anything that landed him in the hospital."

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