U.S. Democratic Presidential CandidateHillary Clintongestures to spectators on the last day of the 2016 U.S. Democratic National Convention at Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, theUnited States, on July 28, 2016. Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has formally accepted the U.S. Democratic Party' s nomination for president and pledged more economic opportunities for Americans and "steady leadership". (Xinhua file photo/Li Muzi)
LOS ANGELES, Sept.11 (Xinhua) -- Plans for U.S. Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton to travel to California Monday and Tuesday for a series of campaign fundraisers were canceled Sunday following a diagnosis of pneumonia, her campaign announced today.
When asked if two Tuesday fundraisers in the Beverly Hills area would be held without Clinton present, Miryam Lipper, a regional communications director for the campaign said, "No update on that right now."
The 68-year-old Clinton spent 90 minutes Sunday at a ceremony in New York City marking the 15th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attack, leaving before it ended.
"During the ceremony, she felt overheated so departed to go to her daughter's apartment and is feeling much better," campaign traveling press secretary Nick Merrill said in a statement.
"Secretary Clinton has been experiencing a cough related to allergies. On Friday, during follow up evaluation of her prolonged cough, she was diagnosed with pneumonia. She was put on anitbiotics and advised to rest and modify her schedule," Clinton's doctor, Dr. Lisa R. Bardack said in a statement issued later.
The doctor, who examined Clinton at her home in Chappaqua, New York, added, "While at this morning's event, she became overheated and dehydrated. I have just examined her and she is now re-hydrated and recovering nicely."
Tickets for a fundraising luncheon for Clinton Tuesday that includes a performance by singer Lionel Richie begin at 5,000 U.S. dollars per person. According to invitations, individuals paying 10,000 dollars will be designated as a co-host and receive preferred seating. A contribution of 33,400 dollars or raising 50,000 dollars will result in preferred seating and having their picture taken with Clinton. 33,400 dollars is the maximum amount an individual can contribute to a national party committee in a year.
