Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin was transferred to the vital care unit at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Sunday night time after being transported to the hospital earlier within the day.
Austin was transported to the hospital by his safety element on Sunday for signs suggesting an emergent bladder concern, in line with a press release launched by the Department of Defense from his medical doctors.
Following a sequence of checks and evaluations, Austin was admitted into the vital care unit Sunday night time for supportive care and shut monitoring, the assertion added.
DEFENSE SEC. AUSTIN BACK IN HOSPITAL FOR BLADDER ISSUE, TRANSFERS POWERS TO HICKS: PENTAGON OFFICIALS
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin was transferred to the vital care unit at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Sunday night time after being transported to the hospital earlier within the day. (Ian Waldie/Bloomberg through Getty Images)
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“At this time, it is not clear how long Secretary Austin will remain hospitalized,” the assertion mentioned. “The current bladder issue is not expected to change his anticipated full recovery. His cancer prognosis remains excellent. Updates on the Secretary’s condition will be provided as soon as possible.”
