MIKE MCCARTNEY: "PAUL TOLD ME HE WAS RECOVERING SLOWLY BUT SURELY"

Mike McCartney revealed that he had received a reassuring text from Paul. He said: “Paul told me he was recovering slowly but surely, so I’m sure he’s on the mend.”

Fans keep vigil for Macca in Tokyo as he battles serious viral infection
Anxious fans tonight kept vigil outside a Tokyo hospital  as Paul battled a serious viral infection. He was admitted after his recent symptoms failed to improve.
He was hit by the mystery bug on May 16 – the day after he landed in the Japanese capital.
His world tour gigs on May 18 and 19 were postponed as doctors ordered “complete rest” in his hotel room while he recuperated.

Paul had hoped to return for the third and final Tokyo show on Wednesday.But that too was axed as he was taken to hospital on Tuesday amid growing fears over his heal
Paul is being treated at Tokyo’s St Luke’s International Hospital, with Nancy at his bedside.

Rusty Anderson tweeted yesterday: “Now just awaiting Paul’s recovery.”

The fans are hopeful that the American leg of the tour will still go ahead as scheduled – starting in Lubbock, Texas, on June 14 followed by 18 more US gigs.