08:03: it is explained that HaGaon HaRav Chaim Kanievsky Shlita is in an intensive care unit because the care and ability to monitor one’s condition is better than a regular unit, not because the Gadol Hador’s condition is so severe.

It was reported on motzei Shabbos the rav has the flu but this morning it is reported Rav Chaim has a respiratory infection. Baruch Hashem the treatment is working and Rav Chaim was up and davening shachris this morning.

The tzibur is asked to continue being mispallel for Shmaryahu Yosef Chaim ben Pesha Miriam bsoch sha’ar cholei yisrael.
(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)