Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is released from hospital and resumes duties
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was released from the hospital Tuesday after he was admitted to a critical care unit at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center this week following hospitalization for a bladder issue.
The Defense Department said in a news release that Austin was released from the hospital in Washington in consultation with medical staff members at about 3:30 pm ET. Austin resumed his full duties at 5 pm and will work from home as he recovers, the Pentagon said.
He is expected to return to work in person later this week.
A defense official said Monday that Austin’s