Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyle(Sen. Mitch McConnell)Sen. Mitch McConnell was hospitalized last month after a fall and later developed a mild case of pneumonia during his recovery. He clarified that he did not suffer broken bones, a concussion, heart attack, stroke, tumors, or hemorrhages, but was briefly unconscious. McConnell announced he will not immediately return to the Senate floor but will continue to work on Senate business remotely. “My doctors have confirmed that I didn’t break any bones or suffer a concussion. I didn’t have a heart attack or a stroke. I don’t have any tumors or hemorrhages. But I was briefly unconscious and was taken to the hospital," McConnell wrote. "While receiving excellent care over the past several weeks, I’ve also had to deal with a mild case of pneumonia.”The Office of the Attending Physician confirmed his falls are attributed to his post-polio condition and he is undergoing intensive physical therapy. In fullMitch McConnell gives major update on his health after hospitalization and long Senate absenceMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky on Sunday announced, after weeks of speculation, that he had a fall last month that landed him in the hospital.

Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky on Sunday announced, after weeks of speculation, that he had a fall last month that landed him in the hospital.