Gov. Abbott Reports He's Now Testing Negative For COVID-19
AUSTIN, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott reported Saturday, August 21 that he is now testing negative for COVID-19.
The announcement comes 4 days after the governor's first positive result.
"I am now testing negative for Covid. I am told that my infection was brief & mild because of the vaccination I received," tweeted Abbott. "I will continue to quarantine as recommended by doctors. And, I will keep working on issues affecting Texas."
I am now testing negative for Covid.
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) August 21, 2021
I am told that my infection was brief & mild because of the vaccination I received.
I will continue to quarantine as recommended by doctors.
And, I will keep working on issues affecting Texas.
God bless you all.
And God bless Texas. pic.twitter.com/VOqpUCONKS
Gov. Abbott joined the ranks of governors receiving the COVID-19 vaccine back on Dec. 22, 2020, in hopes of assuring the public that the inoculations are safe.