Overview
- His spokesman said late Wednesday that Giuliani is out of intensive care and will spend time recovering in the hospital before discharge.
- The respiratory illness required mechanical ventilation earlier in the week, and he is now breathing on his own, according to his spokesman.
- A preexisting restrictive airway disease that his team links to World Trade Center exposure complicated his case and increased the risks from pneumonia.
- His representatives are pursuing enrollment in the World Trade Center Health Program, which provides specialized care for certified 9/11‑related conditions.
- A Catholic priest was called during his critical period for last rites, and public figures including President Donald Trump have posted well‑wishes.