# Health status of Senator Omar Fernández

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/health-status-of-senator-omar-fernndez
> Updated: 2026-10-12T02:19:51.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Dominican Republic Senator Omar Fernández addressed rumors regarding his recent medical leave and hospitalization. He clarified that his condition was bacterial gastroenteritis, rather than physical exhaustion or fatigue as had been previously suggested.

Fernández reported that his symptoms, including fever, chills, and general malaise, began on a Wednesday morning. The illness required him to pause official duties, causing him to miss sessions of the National Council of the Magistracy (CNM) during Supreme Court vacancy evaluations. He confirmed he is recovering well and remains committed to his legislative responsibilities.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-12: Omar Fernández clarifies hospitalization was due to bacterial gastroenteritis

Senator Omar Fernández clarified that his recent hospitalization in the Dominican Republic was due to bacterial gastroenteritis, not physical exhaustion as previously rumored.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/omar-fernndez-clarifies-hospitalization-was-due-to-bacterial-gastroenteritis

### 2026-10-09: Senator Omar Fernández recovers from bacterial gastroenteritis

Senator Omar Fernández has recovered from bacterial gastroenteritis after a medical leave that caused him to miss National Council of the Magistracy sessions.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/senator-omar-fernndez-recovers-from-bacterial-gastroenteritis

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