Clinton ‘on the mend’ in hospital

ORANGE, Calif. – Bill Clinton was said to be recovering from a urological infection Friday, and an aide to the former president said that Clinton was in an intensive care section of the hospital, though not receiving “ICU care.”

The aide, who would not allow his name to be used, did not elaborate on the reason Clinton was in the ICU. He said Clinton had a urological infection that spread to his bloodstream, but is on the mend and never went into septic shock, a potentially life-threatening condition.

Clinton was in good spirits and juggling books and watching TV coverage about his hospitalization, the aide said. There was no immediate word on any timeline for his release.

President Joe Biden said Friday during remarks at a child care center that he’s been “exchanging calls” about Clinton and “he seems to be, God willing, doing well.”

Clinton, 75, was admitted to the University of California Irvine Medical Center on Tuesday evening for a nonCOVID-19-related infection, Clinton spokesman Angel Ureña said Thursday in a statement.

“He is on the mend, in good spirits and is incredibly thankful to the doctors, nurses, and staff providing him with excellent care,” Ureña said.

A spokesman for the Clinton Foundation said the former president was in the Los Angeles area for private events related to his charitable organization.