US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin admitted in ICU

United States Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin was admitted to the hospital again this SundayHe was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) barely a month and a half after being admitted due to complications from the surgery, which also generated controversy for not informing the President about his illness or hospitalization. Joe Biden,

On this occasion, Pentagon spokesman Patrick Ryder said in a statement that Austin was transferred at approximately 2:20 am (local time) “to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (Maryland) for treatment.” “The symptoms that indicate an emerging bladder problem were examined.”

Ryder informed the Under Secretary of Defense, Kathleen Hicks, and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Charles Brown, as well as the White House and Congress about the entry, although he was initially in charge of his duties, Shortly afterwards he transferred his duties to his ‘number two’.

Medical authorities at the military hospital have said that they have conducted several tests and evaluations for which they have decided to admit him in the ICU. Receive “supportive care and close monitoring”, “It is not clear at this time how long he will remain hospitalized,” he said.

“There is no expectation of any change in his expected full recovery from the existing bladder problem. The prognosis of cancer remains excellent. An update on the Secretary’s status will be provided as soon as possible.”He has indicated through a statement shared by the Defense Department.

The Pentagon chief has scheduled an appointment before the House of Representatives Armed Services Committee on February 29 to explain his decision not to disclose his hospitalization during the month of January. Republicans have taken advantage of the situation to demand Austin’s dismissal.Although Biden considered it wrong not to inform, he has expressed his support.

Austin had been hospitalized since January 1 following surgery complications, a fact that would not have much relevance if it were not for the fact. Neither the White House, nor the Secretary of State, anthony blinkenNor was Austin’s own option aware of the income., The 70-year-old defense secretary is right behind Biden in the US military chain of command.