Valentina Truppa receives positive medical update

A sigh of relief from those who were anxious about the health of the dressage champion Valentina Truppa with a heartening medical bulletin issued today at 14.00 signed by the director Dr. Ettore Zei of the Policlinico Santa Maria delle Scotte in Siena where the Azzurra athlete is hospitalized. The statement reads that there has been a general and neurological improvement in her condition, with the removal of ventilator support. The patient is sedated but contactable and reacting to simple commands regarding the movement of her limbs. Valentina has now spoken to her family members who are next to her awaiting word when she will return home. Something that of course we all hope will happen as soon as possible … (bd)