The key facts
- US Senator Chris Murphy suffered a stroke on October 31 during his son's hockey game
- The politician was transferred to the Johns Hopkins medical center for examination and observation
- According to chief of staff Allison Herwitt, he is conscious and responding well to treatment
Stroke at a hockey game
US Senator Chris Murphy suffered a stroke during his son's hockey game, his chief of staff Allison Herwitt reported, Life.ru writes.
Course of treatment
The first symptoms appeared on October 31: Murphy felt numbness in his arm while at the game. He was taken to a local hospital, where doctors diagnosed a stroke, after which the senator was transferred to the Johns Hopkins medical center for further examination and observation. According to Herwitt, the politician is responding well to treatment, is conscious and remains mentally clear. Doctors positively assess the dynamics of his condition, and the senator's representatives expect a full recovery.
Who is Chris Murphy
Chris Murphy is 53 years old. He has represented the state of Connecticut in the US Senate since 2013 and is a member of the Democratic Party.
Context
Earlier, the American publication The Wall Street Journal reported that the health of Chinese leader Xi Jinping had become a cause for concern ahead of his expected visit to the United States, raising questions about whether he has enough strength to govern China. During a visit to India in September, the Chinese leader felt unwell and, at the last moment, did not attend the dinner for heads of state on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi, to which he had previously accepted an invitation from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Instead, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi attended the event.
