Beto O’Rourke has been diagnosed with a bacterial infection, spokesperson says

Democratic hopeful for Texas Governor Beto O’Rourke Tweeted on August 28 that he had to postpone upcoming events due to a bacterial infection. His spokesperson confirmed to Reuters that "Doctors diagnosed Beto with a bacterial infection, which they treated with antibiotics. His symptoms continue to improve and he will be back on the road as soon as he is able." Contrary to claims circulating online, Monkeypox is not a bacterial infection, but rather a viral disease.