Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell did not answer questions about his health Thursday, only saying there were "no concerns" after reporters asked him about what appeared to be bruises and bandages on his hands in recent days.
"Of course not," McConnell told reporters in the Capitol when asked if he had any health issues people should know about.
McConnell, who is up for reelection, later said there were "no concerns" when asked directly by CNN about the apparent bruises or if he had any other problems.
The 78-year-old did not respond when asked if he was being treated by a doctor.
An aide to McConnell also declined to provide any additional details when asked multiple times about the majority leader's health.
McConnell has been conducting his regular business in the Senate this week, including delivering speeches on the Senate floor as he usually does when the chamber is in session.
On Thursday, McConnell spoke in favor of Judge Amy Coney Barrett's nomination to the Supreme Court in his remarks on the floor. In 2019, McConnell fractured his shoulder after he tripped and fell at his Kentucky home.
He also underwent triple heart bypass surgery in 2003. A statement released by his office at the time described the operation as a success.
McConnell, who survived polio as a child, has been a proponent of mask-wearing and public safety precautions such as social distancing during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Latest Stories
-
Boost for education as government commissions 80 projects
2 mins -
NAPO commissions library to honour Atta-Mills’ memory
13 mins -
OmniBSIC Bank champions health and wellness with thriving community walk
15 mins -
Kora Wearables unveils Neo: The Ultimate Smartwatch for Ghana’s tech-savvy and health-conscious users
19 mins -
NDC supports Dampare’s ‘no guns at polling stations’ directive
22 mins -
Police officer interdicted after video of assault goes viral
39 mins -
KNUST’s Prof. Reginald Annan named first African recipient of World Cancer Research Fund
40 mins -
George Twum-Barimah-Adu pledges inclusive cabinet with Minority and Majority leaders
1 hour -
Labourer jailed 5 years for inflicting cutlass wounds on businessman
1 hour -
Parliament urged to fast-track passage of Road Traffic Amendment Bill
1 hour -
Mr Daniel Kofi Asante aka Electrician
1 hour -
Minerals Commission, Solidaridad unveils forum to tackle child labour in mining sector
2 hours -
Election 2024: Engagement with security services productive – NDC
2 hours -
Retain NPP for the good of Ghana – Rebecca Akufo-Addo
2 hours -
‘Let’s work together to improve sanitation, promote health outcome’ – Sector Minister urges
2 hours