Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is walking up to an hour a day and is expected to return to work in June after suffering a ‘nasty fall’ at his home.

Mr Andrews took to social media today to share the latest update on his recovery.

“Thanks to the best of care, I’m making slow and steady progress. A couple of weeks ago when I started daily walks, I could only manage about 15 minutes – now I’m out for almost an hour,” the Facebook post read.
Daniel Andrews has been released from hospital. (Nine)

He did however flag he would not be back to his usual duties this month.

“My physio is also going well, but it’s clear I won’t be able to return to work before the State Budget in May,” he said in the post.

“The good news is my team of specialists are confident that I will be back in June.”

Mr Andrews suffered broken ribs and spinal damage after falling on wet stairs while staying at a holiday home on the Mornington Peninsula on March 9.

He was released from hospital on March 15, about a week after he fell.

At the time of the fall, the premier issued a statement revealing the seriousness of his injuries after he was admitted to intensive care.

“A CT scan has revealed several broken ribs and vertebrae damage, and subsequent medical advice has recommended I remain in intensive care for the next few days,” he said in the statement.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews.
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is set to make a return to work in June. (Getty)

Today, Mr Andrews thanked his team and medical professionals.

“You only get one chance to properly recover from serious injuries and while it’s frustrating to be away from work, there is no alternative,” he wrote on social media.

“I want to thank (Education minister) James Merlino and all the team who are working so hard and doing so well.

Acting Premier James Merlino has been filling in for Mr Andrews since the fall. (Nine)

“And, of course another big thank you to the health professionals who are looking after me. Above all, thanks to all those Victorians who have sent messages of love and support – it means a lot.”

Mr Merlino stepped in as acting premier when Mr Andrews was injured.



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