Lloyd Austin, 70, who suffers from prostate cancer, had been hospitalized for bladder problems on Sunday. The retired four-star general “is recovering well and has resumed all of his tasks and duties,” his Department said in a statement.

Austin will continue his recovery at his home for a few days before returning to his office at the Department of Defense later this week. In January, the retired general had sparked a strong controversy when it was announced that he was hospitalized but had not informed the White House or the rest of the Government of this until four days after his admission.