Mitch McConnell cleared for work by congressional doctor after freezing

Physician says 81-year-old Senate Republican leader is medically clear' to continue with schedule after second freezing episode

Mitch McConnell, the Republican leader in the US Senate, was given a clean bill of health by the congressional physician, a day after freezing in front of reporters for the second time in a month.

In a short statement, the physician, Brian P Monahan, said he had consulted with McConnell and told him he is medically clear to continue with his schedule as planned".