Mitch McConnell discharged from rehab, continues recovery at home

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Mitch McConnell discharged from rehab, continues recovery at home

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Mitch McConnell discharged from rehab, continues recovery at home

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Mitch McConnell has been discharged from a rehabilitation center after nearly two months.
The senator continues recovery at home following a fall and pneumonia.
McConnell plans to maintain physical therapy and engage in Senate business.

Republican Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky announced on Thursday that he has been discharged from a rehabilitation center and will continue his recovery at home. The 84-year-old lawmaker was hospitalized on June 14 after suffering a fall and subsequently developed pneumonia, which led to his rehabilitation stay according to CBS News, Reuters, and BBC.

McConnell stated, "On the advice of my doctors, I'll maintain an intensive regimen of physical therapy from home during the state work period," allowing him to continue engaging with staff and Senate colleagues on essential business. His recovery plan follows a significant period of absence from public view, which has led to speculation about his health and fitness for office according to South China Morning Post and Al Jazeera.

The senator has been out of public view since mid-June, raising concerns among critics about transparency regarding his health. McConnell and his wife expressed gratitude for the support and care he received during his treatment, emphasizing the need for continued communication with legislative staff even from home according to Reuters, South China Morning Post, and Al Jazeera.