Spokesmen tell press on November 18 that Havel is suffering from pneumonia. Examination causes slight temperature and cough following slight bronchitis. Released for recuperation at home on November 18. Doctors also remove a number of undissolved stiches from previous operation. Released from hospital on February 22.
Doctors diagnose perforation of large intestine and operate.
They find no evidence of a malignant tumour as earlier feared.