Governor Greg Abbott of Texas tested positive for COVID on Tuesday afternoon, according to his office. Abbott has been vaccinated and has no symptoms, according to the statement. He is said to be tested on a daily basis, and he was found to be positive today. According to @cnn, Abbott is currently sequestered at the governor’s home and receiving “Regeneron’s monoclonal antibody treatment.” His wife, Cecilia Abbott, is likewise said to have tested negative.
Those who were in Abbott’s vicinity have been alerted. On Monday, he attended a “Republican Club” gathering. Abbott’s decision to prohibit mask mandates just a few weeks ago sparked widespread outcry. He also threatened to penalize anyone who tried to impose a mask law in their town or city. A punishment of up to $1,000 could be imposed on local officials. “Too many Texans have been shut out of job opportunities,” he said.
Many small business owners have had difficulty paying their debts. This has to come to an end. Now is the time to fully open Texas.” According to CNN, on Tuesday there were “327 ICU beds available in Texas and 11,791 lab-confirmed Covid-19 patients in hospitals across the state.” According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, COVID-19 caused the most pediatric hospitalizations in the country.
