breaking news
Joan Rivers has been moved out of intensive care -- but that does not necessarily mean her health has improved greatly.
Melissa Rivers just released a very guarded update about her mother, saying ... "My mother has been moved out of intensive care and into a private room where she is being kept comfortable."
The statement makes no mention of Joan's condition ... a strong sign there's been no significant change.
As TMZ first reported ... Joan has been on life support since being rushed to Mount Sinai hospital in NYC last Thursday. She went into respiratory arrest during a procedure to repair her vocal cords.
