Sen. Robert Byrd to remain in hospital this week as office cites continued improvement

WASHINGTON — Sen. Robert Byrd’s office said Monday that the ailing lawmaker “continues to improve” after more than a month in the hospital but is unlikely to return to work this week.

Byrd’s office says he will not return to Senate this week, but hospital release expected soon

WASHINGTON — Sen. Robert Byrd’s office says the ailing lawmaker does not plan to return to work this week, but that he’s expected to be released from the hospital in the near future.

91-year-old senator remains under treatment for infection

WASHINGTON — Hospitalized in mid-May with a high temperature, Sen. Robert C. Byrd is not expected back at work this week, his office said Monday, adding he is still recovering from a staph infection.