Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tests positive for COVID-19

by: Brad Parks and Kay Jones, CNN

Posted: Aug 17, 2021 / 05:12 PM EST / Updated: Aug 17, 2021 / 05:13 PM EST

(CNN) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has tested affirmative for COVID-19, his bureau said Tuesday.

Abbott, a Republican, is afloat vaccinated against the virus, his office said successful a statement, adding that helium is tested regular and this is his archetypal affirmative result.

He is isolated successful the governor’s mansion and is receiving Regeneron’s monoclonal antibody treatment, the connection said.

Abbott is successful bully wellness and not presently experiencing immoderate symptoms.

Texas archetypal woman Cecilia Abbott has tested antagonistic and everyone with whom Abbott has been successful adjacent interaction has been notified, the connection said.

• COVID-19 vaccinations successful Indiana: Get details and motion up
• Indiana coronavirus resources and timeline of events
• More coronavirus sum from WISH-TV