Unfortunately, Professor Armando Manzanero, 85, was infected with COVID-19 and became so complicated that on December 17 he had to be hospitalized, west of CDMX.
Until the close of this edition, the composer was stable, although due to the nature of the virus, the Yucatecan’s relatives are at the bottom of the barrel.
In this regard, a friend of Don Armando told us:
-Tell us, how is Professor Armando Manzanero doing after his COVID infection?
“Thank God he’s stable; he’s isolated in the hospital and responds very well to treatment.”
-Do you know how he got infected?
“We believe he was in Mérida, where he traveled a few days before his hospitalization because they paid him a tribute.”
– Did it hurt there?
“Yes, but he returned to Mexico City and they had to put an oxygen tank on him until he had to be admitted.”
-What a concern it must have caused the family! …
“Of course, apart from the fact that Don Armando is already 85 years old, he unfortunately suffers from diabetes, which is already very advanced, and this complicates coronavirus cases.”
“With all the reason they were worried!” …
“So is the teacher, because he could no longer breathe well and had to use an oxygen tank, he became so nervous that he decided to say goodbye by video call with his wife and children.”
-So you felt you could die?
“Yes, that’s why, despite the fact that he always showed her, he didn’t hesitate to talk to them quickly and tell them how much he loves them … plus he made a very special request.”
-What do you want to say?
“He asked them if his health worsened, not to intubate him, because he would not like to go through that situation.
-But it would be the way he could save her life …
“Yes, but he is aware that most people who go through intubation either fail to survive or are left with many sequelae.”
-And what did your family tell you?
“If necessary, please do not rule out this option. They wanted to convince him, but so far, thank God it was not necessary to make a decision on this.”
-However, they are still waiting …
“Of course, everyone is praying, confident that he will conquer the disease.”
-Obviously, they are still very worried …
“Sure, since I know that with this virus, in a moment you feel good and suddenly you become very bad.”
-I saw your daughter, María Elena, at the hospital …
“Yes, he accompanies him, as does his wife Laura; although he is isolated, the two go to monitor his health. His other children are aware by phone because they do not live in CDMX, some of them are in the United States. United, and others are in the Republic, “he concluded.