McConnell says he was "briefly unconscious," had pneumonia in health update
Summary
Senator Mitch McConnell shared a health update saying he was briefly unconscious and had a mild case of pneumonia. He has been hospitalized since June 14 and is now in a rehabilitation center to regain strength but is not yet cleared to return to Senate voting.Key Facts
- Senator Mitch McConnell is 84 years old and a Republican from Kentucky.
- He was briefly unconscious and taken to the hospital on June 14.
- McConnell has a mild case of pneumonia and has not had any broken bones, concussion, heart attack, stroke, tumors, or bleeding.
- He moved from hospital care to a rehabilitation center for physical therapy.
- His doctors are still trying to find out what caused him to become unconscious.
- McConnell is not yet allowed to vote on the Senate floor but is working with his staff and colleagues.
- He plans to retire at the end of his term in January but wants to finish his current work.
- McConnell has had several health issues in recent years, including past hospital visits and minor injuries from falls.
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