Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tested positive for COVID-19 and currently has no symptoms of the virus, said his office in a statement released Tuesday. “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,” said the statement. The statement said Abbott,…
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Tests Positive for COVID-19: Office
August 17, 2021
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