Greg Abbott has tested positive for Covid-19, his office said Tuesday. Texas first lady Cecilia Abbott has tested negative and everyone with whom Abbott has been in close contact has been notified, the statement continued. Abbott attended an indoor "Republican Club" event Monday evening, according to photos posted to his Twitter accountTexas Gov. Greg Abbott posted this photograph on his verified Twitter account from a Republican Club at Heritage Ranch event on Monday night in Collin County. The Texas Republican joins a list of governors who have tested positive for Covid-19 throughout the pandemic, though Abbott's diagnosis is likely to fuel scrutiny from critics given his resistance to implementing mitigation measures as the Delta variant surges nationwideRead More

Source: CNN August 17, 2021 21:06 UTC