Mitch McConnell, 83, Discharged from Hospital 8 Days After Admitting Himself for 'Flu-Like Symptoms'
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Mitch McConnell, 83, Discharged from Hospital 8 Days After Admitting Himself for 'Flu-Like Symptoms'
"Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell was quietly discharged from the hospital on Tuesday, Feb. 10, after spending more than a week under observation for "flu-like symptoms." On Wednesday, Feb. 11, a spokesperson for McConnell shared the first update on his health since he was hospitalized, announcing that he is back at home. "He is feeling better and will be working from home this week on the advice of doctors," the spokesperson said in a statement shared with PEOPLE."
"The former Senate Republican leader, 83, was hospitalized on the evening of Monday, Feb. 2, after he began experiencing the symptoms during the weekend prior, according to an initial statement from his office. "In an abundance of caution, after experiencing flu-like symptoms over the weekend, Senator McConnell checked himself into a local hospital for evaluation last night," the statement read. At the time, his office said that McConnell's prognosis is "positive," and that he is "grateful for the excellent care he is receiving.""
Mitch McConnell was discharged from the hospital on Tuesday, Feb. 10, after more than a week under observation for flu-like symptoms. A spokesperson announced on Feb. 11 that he is back at home, feeling better and will work from home this week on doctors' advice. McConnell initially was hospitalized the evening of Feb. 2 after experiencing symptoms over the prior weekend. His office described his prognosis as positive and said he is grateful for the care he received. The hospitalization follows a series of public health incidents, including multiple falls and freezing episodes, and his 2024 resignation as Senate Republican Conference leader amid health concerns.
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