Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy Hospitalized After Stroke
Senator Chris Murphy was hospitalized after feeling numbness at his son’s hockey game and is now being treated at Johns Hopkins.
Stroke Diagnosis While at Son’s Hockey Game
Chris Murphy, the Democratic U.S. senator from Connecticut, began feeling numbness in his arm while attending his son’s hockey game on Saturday, according to his chief of staff, Allison Herwitt.
A subsequent hospital visit confirmed that Murphy had suffered a stroke.
Transfer to Johns Hopkins for Monitoring
Murphy was moved to Johns Hopkins for further monitoring. Herwitt said in a statement that doctors are encouraged by his progress, noting that he is awake, alert and responding well to treatment.
“We are optimistic he will make a full recovery,” the statement added.
Recent Political Activity
Murphy, first elected to Congress in 2006, has been active in the Senate, especially on gun reform since the Sandy Hook school shooting in 20212.
He spent the recent week traveling to support candidates in competitive races in states such as Michigan and Florida.
Connecticut Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz said she was with Senator Murphy on Friday evening, encouraging voters to participate in the upcoming election, and expressed relief at his condition.
Murphy’s chief of staff confirmed the stroke and his current status.
Doctors at Johns Hopkins report positive signs of recovery.
Colleagues highlight his recent campaign efforts and express optimism.
The senator’s condition remains under close observation as he continues treatment at Johns Hopkins.
