Mitch McConnell says he’s been discharged from rehab center after long silence about mystery illness

Sen. Mitch McConnell has been discharged from a medical rehabilitation center, he announced on Thursday.

The Kentucky Republican was hospitalized in mid-June and has been out of Congress since, prompting alarm and widespread speculation over his health.

“Earlier today, I was discharged from the rehabilitation center to continue my recovery at home,” McConnell said in a statement. “Elaine and I are grateful for the many well wishes and support from friends, colleagues, and Kentuckians, and for the attentive care I’ve received from excellent doctors, nurses, therapists, and hospital staff.”

Weeks after entering the hospital, McConnell’s office disclosed he was admitted after a fall and had since developed a case of mild pneumonia.

“My doctors have confirmed that I didn’t break any bones or suffer a concussion,” McConnell said in July. “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.”

After his discharge, the 84-year-old will not be returning to Capitol Hill just yet.

“On the advice of my doctors, I’ll maintain an intensive regimen of physical therapy from home during the state work period, and I’ll continue to engage with my staff and colleagues on important Senate business,” McConnell wrote in his statement on Thursday.

This is a breaking news story and will be updated with new information.