Beto O’Rourke Postpones Campaign Events after Falling Ill

(WBAP/KLIF) – Democratic candidate for Texas Governor, Beto O’Rourke, is putting a temporary pause on his in-person campaign tour.

“After feeling ill on Friday, I went to Methodist Hospital in San Antonio where I was diagnosed with a bacterial infection,’ O’Rourke said on Sunday. “The extraordinary team there — from custodians to nurses and doctors — gave me excellent care and attention, including IV antibiotics and rest. While my symptoms have improved, I will be resting at home in El Paso in accordance with the doctors’ recommendations.”

O’Rourke is in the midst of a tour across Texas and said he’s sorry to have had to postpone events. He promised to be back on the road as soon as he is am able. O’Rourke scheduled several virtual events for this week.

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