Rabbi Ovadia Yosef taken off respirator after 11 days

The Shas spiritual leader's condition remains very serious, but according to doctors, 'the fact that we were able to remove the breathing tube is a good sign.'

By Yair Ettinger | 18:04 03.10.13 | BERJAYA

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The day after he regained consciousness, Rabbi Ovadia Yosef on Thursday was taken off of a respirator, which had been helping him to breath for the past 11 days.

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Rabbi Ovadia Yosef taken off respirator after 11 days

The Shas spiritual leader's condition remains very serious, but according to doctors, 'the fact that we were able to remove the breathing tube is a good sign.'

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