US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin Released from Hospital, Continues Duties Remotely

Austin's secrecy about his health sparks criticism and investigations, while his doctors expect a full recovery.

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin has been released from hospital after treatment for prostate cancer and will continue his duties remotely.
Austin was admitted to the hospital on January 1 due to complications from a late-December surgery.
His secret admission to hospital and delay in informing senior officials and the White House has sparked criticism and three investigations.
Austin's doctors expect him to make a full recovery and have no further treatment planned.
President Joe Biden has expressed confidence in Austin's leadership but conceded that the lack of disclosure about his illness was 'sub-optimal'.