Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Tests Positive for COVID-19: Office

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Tests Positive for COVID-19: Office
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at a border meeting in Del Rio, Texas, on July 18, 2021. Charlotte Cuthbertson/The Epoch Times
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tested positive for COVID-19 and currently has no symptoms of the virus, his office said in a statement released on Aug. 17.

“Governor Greg Abbott today tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. The Governor has been testing daily, and today was the first positive test result,” the statement reads, adding that Abbott, a Republican, has been vaccinated against COVID-19, the disease caused by the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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