Texas Gov. Abbott tests positive for COVID after speaking to a packed house
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August 17, 2021Push NotificationGovernor Greg Abbott announced Tuesday he has tested positive for COVID-19, the potentially deadly disease caused by the novel coronavirus. The Texas Republican has steadfastly refused to lift his anti-science ban on mask and vaccine mandates.
Texas is among the worst states for coronavirus currently, with an extremely high caseload and low vaccination rate.
Abbott reportedly has been vaccinated, and his office says he is tested daily.
Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) announces he has tested positive for COVID:\n\n\u201cThe governor will isolate in the Governor\u2019s Mansion and continue to test daily.\u201dpic.twitter.com/fxHD09YyjZ— The Recount (@The Recount) 1629233933
Gov. Abbott spoke to a packed house Monday night of about 600 people, where few wore masks and social distancing was non-existent.
Another standing room only event in Collin County tonight.\n\nThank y\u2019all for the enthusiastic reception. \n\nLet's keep this energy up and send a message that Texas values are NOT up for grabs in 2022.pic.twitter.com/wlPZyrHpx3— Greg Abbott (@Greg Abbott) 1629163799
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