Beto O'Rourke temporarily off campaign trail due to 'bacterial infection'
HUMBLE, TEXAS - AUGUST 24: Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke speaks to supporters during a campaign rally on August 24, 2022 in Humble, Texas. O'Rourke is running against Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on November 8. (Photo by Brand
EL PASO, Texas - Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke is temporarily off the campaign trail due to a bacterial infection.
In a statement released Sunday, O'Rourke says he was feeling ill on Friday and went to Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, where he received IV antibiotics and rest.
"While my symptoms have improved, I will be resting at home in El Paso in accordance with the doctors’ recommendations," he said in the statement.
Events for his campaign are being postponed while he recovers.
READ HIS FULL STATEMENT BELOW:
"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. 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 as soon as I am able. I cannot thank the amazing women and men at Methodist enough for the treatment I received."
O'Rourke is challenging incumbent Republican Greg Abbott for the governor's office.