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Mitch McConnell released from hospital after flu-like symptoms.
Summary
Sen. Mitch McConnell was discharged from the hospital after more than a week for flu-like symptoms and his office says he will work from home this week on doctors' advice; he has not voted since Jan. 30.
Content
Sen. Mitch McConnell was discharged from the hospital on Tuesday after spending more than a week there for what his office described as flu-like symptoms. His spokesman said McConnell is feeling better and will work from home this week on doctors' advice. The office noted he checked into the hospital on Feb. 3 as a precaution and described his prognosis as positive. McConnell has not participated in Senate votes since Jan. 30.
Known details:
- McConnell was released from the hospital Tuesday after being treated for flu-like symptoms, according to his spokesman.
- His office said he will work from home this week based on medical advice and is reported to be feeling better.
- The senator entered the hospital on Feb. 3 as a precaution and his office has described his prognosis as positive.
- He has not voted since Jan. 30, when the Senate approved a large funding package.
- Congress faces a Friday deadline to fund the Department of Homeland Security, which remains the only part of the government not funded through September.
Summary:
McConnell's office reports he has been released and will work from home for the week. Any effects on Senate business related to his schedule were not stated, and the matter of upcoming votes is undetermined at this time.
