Cristiano Ronaldo's sister, Katia Aveiro rushed to hospital for pneumonia from Covid-19

Cristiano Ronaldo's sister has been hospitalised with pneumonia due to complications in her fight against Covid.

Katia Aveiro, 43, revealed she was in hospital in her native island of Madeira in an Instagram post. She is being treated at Dr Nelio Mendonca Hospital, the same place Cristiano's doting mother was taken for emergency surgery following her stroke last year. 

Cristiano Ronaldo had a brush with Covid in October last year, testing positive for the virus twice, though he was asymptomatic. 

Now singer-turned-influencer Katia, who is now based most of the time in Brazil, said alongside a photo of her in bed attached to a drip: 

'This is the last type of publication I would like to write. 'I tried not to do it in recent days, but as news travels fast, and out of respect for those who follow me and care for me and my loved ones, I will share with you the truth. 'I was caught by this damn virus. I tested positive on July 17 and have been self-isolating at home since. 'I was doing well with few symptoms and following protocol. 'Everyone at home kept away from mum and the videos I have published where I am outside were taken before I tested positive. 'Unfortunately last Friday I started to get worse.' Admitting she had caught pneumonia as a result of the virus, she added: 'I was admitted to hospital and here I am, doing everything I should and recovering thanks God and thanks to the wonderful medical team here.'