Despite the fact that vaccination against the coronavirus in Peru is going at a good pace, the numbers of those infected by the omicron variant have skyrocketed in recent weeks and reached Peru itself. Marshmallow. The popular comedian tested positive for an antigen test on January 14 and immediately underwent the corresponding isolation, although his situation became more complicated as the days went by.
After becoming infected, Pablo Villanueva’s saturation dropped to 87, so he needed medicinal oxygen to stabilize. Fortunately, his wife Montserrat he did not contract this lethal virus and was able to take care of the beloved comedian, who suffered even more at night, which is why he had to sleep sitting up, because his breathing was complicated when lying down.
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Melcochita returned to the stage after defeating COVID-19
Despite his 85 years and the complications caused by SARS-CoV-2, Melcochita managed to overcome the COVID-19. After being discharged, this Saturday he returned to the stage to carry out his usual shows. The comedian also took the opportunity to thank his wife and daughters for taking care of him during the days he was sick.
“I have no idea how I got it, although now the important thing is to face the virus on my feet, with optimism. I know I’ll get through. They are my angels (wife and daughters) who are looking out for me now. To follow the treatment to the letter so that nothing is complicated by my age, “he told El Popular.
Melcochita leaves a strong message to its critics
Melcochita not only thanked her closest relatives, but also left a message for her detractors. Pablo Villanueva seemed somewhat upset, since he pointed out that there are people who do not want to see him again on stage despite his good health.
“There are people who get angry when I go out to work, they want to kill me, but they won’t be able to with me. Others tell me that I am a living legend, not me, but the people. The public is the one who says who is the fulero and who is the bravo”, he added.