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Mapp Recovering From Knee Injury, Government House Confirms

ST. CROIX -- Governor Kenneth Mapp has been recovering from a knee injury that he sustained in his left leg, Government House has confirmed to The Consortium, after the publication sought information concerning Mr. Mapp's absence from the public, and a swirling rumor that he had broken a leg after falling. The Government House statement, issued late Friday, did not reveal how the governor hurt his knee and when the incident occurred. However, it said Mr. Mapp would be back to work on Monday. Mr. Mapp learned from his physician that he needed an outpatient procedure to repair a minor fracture of his upper tibia, Government House said. The procedure, performed on Wednesday, was successful and the governor's doctor has cleared him to return to duties, the release added. The governor's absence from the spotlight has been notable. Aside from appearing briefly during the St. Patrick's Day Parade near Government House in downtown Christiansted -- shaking hands, as is custo...