Chris Murphy hospitalized after suffering stroke; chief of staff shares update
Symptoms at hockey game
Murphy began feeling numbness in his arm while attending his son’s hockey game on Saturday, chief of staff Allison Herwitt said. He was then taken to a hospital for medical attention.
The 53-year-old Democrat’s symptoms led to an examination by doctors. They concluded that he had experienced a stroke, Herwitt said.
Transfer to Baltimore hospital
After the diagnosis, Murphy was moved to Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, according to Herwitt. The statement did not provide further details about his treatment. Herwitt reported that Murphy was awake and alert. She said doctors were encouraged by how he was progressing.
Chief of staff shares outlook
Herwitt expressed optimism about Murphy’s recovery in her Sunday statement. “We are optimistic he will make a full recovery,” Murphy’s chief of staff said. She also said doctors were encouraged by his progress. The statement described him as awake and alert.
Key points
- Murphy was hospitalized after doctors determined he had suffered a stroke.
- He experienced arm numbness at his son’s hockey game on Saturday.
- Murphy was transferred to Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore.
- His chief of staff said he was awake and alert, with doctors encouraged by his progress.