Texas gov candidate Beto O'Rourke diagnosed with 'bacterial infection,' says he will be 'resting at home'
Beto O’Rourke said he was treated at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio
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Texas Democrat Beto O’Rourke, who's running for governor, announced on Sunday afternoon that he was recently diagnosed with a "bacterial infection" but is recovering.
O’Rourke made the announcement in a tweet on Sunday and said that he was being treated at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio.
He also said that some campaign events have been postponed due to the illness.
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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," O’Rourke said. "The extraordinary team there — from custodians to nurses and doctors — gave me excellent care and attention, including IV antibiotics and rest."
Texas Democrat gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke speaks at a primary election gathering in Fort Worth, Texas, on March 1, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
"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," he added.
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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke speaks to the press after he was kicked out for interrupting a news conference headed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in Uvalde, Texas, on May 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills)
O’Rourke unsuccessfully ran for U.S. Senate and president and was previously a U.S. congressman.