Sampista Nelson, a Sergeant, was taken to hospital after testing positive for Covid-19

Sergeant Nelson, 96, was accepted last Friday (21) at the Inca (National Cancer Institute), in Rio de Janeiro, after testing positive for Covid-19. The information was confirmed this Tuesday (25) by the Sampista family.

Singer, Songwriter, and Honorary President of Hose He is being monitored by doctors because of his history of cancer, after suffering from prostate cancer for years. The family demanded privacy in the face of the moment of interest, but stated that “his clinical picture is stable despite the concern about the lung condition.”

On February 26, the composer received the second dose against Covid-19 at his home, wearing a T-shirt from his heart team, Vasco da Gama.

Because of his age, the sergeant was one of the first cariocas to be vaccinated against Covid, at a ceremony held at the City Palace, next to the actor. Orlando Drummond, 101 years old.

After the vaccination, Fort Mangueira made sure to sing a few verses from his song “Suffer and Never Die,” which says: “Samba, you torture but not die. Someone always helps you, before the final sigh.”

Official communication regarding the health status of Masters Nelson Sergant

Mr. Nelson Sargento’s family is communicating with all friends and fans of his stay in the hospital due to his contract with the virus. The family requests reservations and prayers at this difficult time.

According to the latest medical review, the clinical picture is stable, despite the concern over the lung condition due to Covid. “Let us continue praying, and as soon as we have new information, we will bring everyone’s attention!”