He was being treated at home initially after being diagnosed with the virus over a week ago, but his symptoms progressed and he became “quite ill”, requiring hospitalization.
Ingraham has said he will take the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available.
He is among several elder statemen who intend to become immunized.
Former Prime Minister Perry Christie told
Eyewitness News yesterday that he and his wife, Bernadette, will take the vaccine.
Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has said he will be among the first in line to take the vaccine.
Christie, Minnis and Foulkes have all encouraged Bahamians to follow suit.