Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) has been hospitalized with a case of shingles, her office said in a statement Friday.
“I was diagnosed during the Feb recess with a case of shingles,” she said. “I have been hospitalized & receiving treatment in San Francisco & expect to recover. I hope to return to the Senate later this month.
Feinstein, 89, is the oldest member of Congress. His office said Wednesday that he was in California to deal with “health issues” and hoped to return to Washington soon. Democrats, who hold a slim 51-49 majority in the Senate, now face two absences as Sen. John Fetterman (Pa.) is being treated for clinical depression.
He announced he will retire from the Senate at the end of his current term in 2024, marking more than three decades in the chamber. Several prominent lawmakers have announced bids for their positions, including Representatives Adam Schiff, Katie Porter and Barbara Lee.