O’Rourke Pauses Campaign Due To Bacterial Infection

The Texas Tribune reports:

Beto O’Rourke said Sunday that he will be off the campaign trail for an unspecified period after being diagnosed with a bacterial infection. The Democratic nominee for governor checked into Methodist Hospital in San Antonio on Friday, and he was given IV antibiotics. O’Rourke is now recuperating at home in El Paso. O’Rourke’s campaign declined to share additional details about his illness or when he would return to the campaign trail.

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After feeling ill on Friday, I went to Methodist Hospital in San Antonio where I was diagnosed with a bacterial infection.

The extraordinary team there — from custodians to nurses and doctors — gave me excellent care and attention, including IV antibiotics and rest.

— Beto O’Rourke (@BetoORourke) August 28, 2022

While my symptoms have improved, I will be resting at home in El Paso in accordance with the doctors’ recommendations.

I am sorry to have had to postpone events because of this, but promise to be back on the road with you as soon as I am able.

— Beto O’Rourke (@BetoORourke) August 28, 2022

Beto O’Rourke said Sunday that he will be off the campaign trail indefinitely after being diagnosed with a bacterial infection. https://t.co/mrfq68fS8t

— Texas Tribune (@TexasTribune) August 28, 2022