Five days after checking himself into a hospital with a fever, Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-Paterson) remains hospitalized but is doing well, according to his office.
“Congressman Pascrell was treated with antibiotics and no longer has a fever which was possibly caused by a respiratory infection, and he is being monitored by doctors awaiting a clean bill of health,” said Ben Rich, Pascrell’s chief of staff. “He thanks the medical professionals at St. Joe’s providing his care and is eager to return to his duties.”
The 87-year-old congressman first entered Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson on Sunday evening. The House was not in session this week, so Pascrell has not missed any votes.
Pascrell is running for re-election to a 15th term in November.