Fed's Yellen resumes schedule after struggling to finish speech
- 9 years ago
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen is back in Washington on Friday, a day after receiving emergency medical attention following a speech during which she appeared to lose concentration and which she struggled to finish.
A Fed spokesperson would not comment on whether Yellen planned to see a doctor for a follow up check-up, and would not comment on her health beyond last night’s statement that she had felt dehydrated after speaking for nearly an hour at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
Yellen, 69, who received medical assistance in a private room offstage, later attended a dinner with the university’s chancellor and other special guests.
She appeared fine and was talkative, according to one person at the dinner.
A Fed spokesperson said Yellen felt fine after the incident.
After the speech, during which Yellen appeared to lose focus, repeating some words and slowing down, the Fed chief was seen by the university's emergency team and later carried on with her schedule.
A Fed spokesperson would not comment on whether Yellen planned to see a doctor for a follow up check-up, and would not comment on her health beyond last night’s statement that she had felt dehydrated after speaking for nearly an hour at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
Yellen, 69, who received medical assistance in a private room offstage, later attended a dinner with the university’s chancellor and other special guests.
She appeared fine and was talkative, according to one person at the dinner.
A Fed spokesperson said Yellen felt fine after the incident.
After the speech, during which Yellen appeared to lose focus, repeating some words and slowing down, the Fed chief was seen by the university's emergency team and later carried on with her schedule.