US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross hospitalised, 'minor' issues

Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross was hospitalised for “minor, non-coronavirus related issues,” a department spokesperson has said. Ross, 82, is “doing well” and is expected to be released from the hospital soon, the spokesperson said in a statement on Saturday

The department did not immediately respond to a request for additional details

Ross, a former banker known for acquiring and restructuring failed companies, was confirmed as commerce secretary in February 2017.