US Senator Mitch McConnell says absence due to fall and pneumonia
First publishedJul 12, 21:34 UTC
Last updatedJul 14, 05:12 UTC · 1d ago
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US Senator Mitch McConnell was hospitalized after suffering a fall. Doctors found he had pneumonia and was briefly unconscious during his stay. He stated this explains his recent absence from work.
Reported by 14 outlets — BBC World, NYT US, CBS News, NBC News, The Guardian US, and 8 more. See all sources ↓
Senator Mitch McConnell got sick recently. He fell down, which made him go to the hospital. Doctors said he also had mild pneumonia. He is now recovering and will not return right away. This news ended weeks of questions about his health.
Why it matters
As a long-time senator, his health is important for US politics. His update tells people why he was missing from Congress.
In brief
Why was Senator McConnell absent?
He was absent because of a fall and pneumonia.
What did the doctors find after tests?
They confirmed he did not break bones, have a concussion, heart attack, or stroke.
When did this happen?
He was hospitalized about four weeks ago.
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Most outlets focus on him breaking his silence after a long time. Some also emphasize that he is recovering or regaining strength.
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The main reason for absence was a fall leading to hospitalization.
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BBC WorldStates the fall and pneumonia as the cause.
NYT USFocuses on recovery after the fall.
The Guardian USReveals the fall led to hospitalization.
ABC NewsMentions the fall and mild pneumonia.
CBS NewsReports on the fall leading to his update.
NBC NewsNotes the fall as the cause of absence.
Al JazeeraMentions hospitalization due to a fall.
CNBC Top NewsConfirms the fall caused his long absence.
Seattle TimesReveals the fall led to hospitalization.
Fox News LatestAttributes absence to a fall from last month.
FortuneStates the fall led to his hospitalization.
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He was briefly unconscious and had pneumonia.
Sources3
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ABC NewsMentions he dealt with mild pneumonia.
CBS NewsReports he was 'briefly unconscious' and had pneumonia.
Fox News LatestStates he was 'briefly unconscious' and had pneumonia.
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He is recovering or regaining strength.
Sources3
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BBC WorldSays he will not return 'quite yet'.
Al JazeeraStates he is 'regaining' strength.
FortuneNotes he is now in a rehab center.
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He explained the long silence/speculation.
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The Guardian USExplained the silence by mentioning generation's hesitation.
FortuneIncluded his quote about vulnerability in aging.
BBC WorldStates the fall and pneumonia as the cause.
NYT USFocuses on recovery after the fall.
The Guardian USReveals the fall led to hospitalization.
ABC NewsMentions the fall and mild pneumonia.
CBS NewsReports on the fall leading to his update.
NBC NewsNotes the fall as the cause of absence.
Al JazeeraMentions hospitalization due to a fall.
CNBC Top NewsConfirms the fall caused his long absence.
Seattle TimesReveals the fall led to hospitalization.
Fox News LatestAttributes absence to a fall from last month.
FortuneStates the fall led to his hospitalization.
Axios7
New York Post5