US Rep Wilson admitted to hospital with fever

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson has gone to the hospital because of an extended fever.

Wilson’s office said in a short statement Wednesday that the South Carolina Republican was admitted to the hospital for the fever.

The statement contained no other details, including when the congressman was admitted, if he remained in the hospital, or the name of the hospital.

Wilson’s office said last week that he was taking antibiotics to treat symptoms of Lyme Disease after contracting an illness while working in his yard.

Wilson canceled a planned tour of his district earlier this week because of his illness.