Following doctors’ orders as he recovers from a viral illness, former Beatle Paul McCartney, has rescheduled some US dates on his world tour.

“I’m sorry but it’s going to be a few more weeks before we get rocking in America again. I’m feeling great but taking my docs’ advice to take it easy for a few more days,” McCartney said in a statement.

The 71-year-old Grammy-winning musician cancelled his sold-out Out There tour dates in Japan and a concert in South Korea after being hospitalised for the illness. The tour will resume in Albany, New York, on July 5.

McCartney and drummer Ringo Starr are the only surviving members of the Liverpool band that shot to international prominence. After the group split up, McCartney formed the band Wings and has also had a long and successful solo career.

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