Yesterday, August 17, 2021, in a statement from the Office of The Communications Director, Mark Miner, we learned Texas Governor Greg Abbott has tested positive for COVID-19. We have complete details to follow with a message from the Governor.
The Governor shared his health condition on Facebook.
As you may have heard, I have Covid.
Right now I have no symptoms such as fever or aches and pains.
Thanks for the well wishes from around the country.
I will remain engaged every day to govern the great state of Texas.
God bless you all, and God bless Texas.
“The Governor has been testing daily, and today was the first positive test result. Gov. Abbott is in constant communication with his staff, agency heads, and government officials to ensure that state government continues to operate smoothly and efficiently,” the statement said.
Abbott will isolate in the Governor’s Mansion and continue to test daily, according to Miner. He is receiving Regeneron’s monoclonal antibody treatment.
“Governor Abbott is fully vaccinated against COVID-19, in good health, and currently experiencing no symptoms. Everyone that the Governor has been in close contact with today has been notified. Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott tested negative.”