Few state leaders have stood in stronger opposition to measures that would prevent the spread of the disease
“Governor Abbott is fully vaccinated against COVID-19, in good health, and currently experiencing no symptoms,” the statement continued. “Everyone that the Governor has been in close contact with today has been notified. Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott tested negative.”
Abbott, 63, has been aggressive in ensuring preventative measures like masks and vaccines are not mandated in Texas. Heholding that no government entity receiving state funds can require masks or vaccinations, while declaring that there will be “no Covid-19-related operating limits for any business or other establishment.”
Abbott has drawn sharp criticism for clamping down on preventative measures while the Delta variant sweeps through the state, causing the infection rate to skyrocket. Last week, the Harris County Attorney’s Office filed a lawsuit against Abbott alleging he “misused his authority under Texas disaster laws” in signing the order.
Covid-related hospitalizations in Texas have increased 71 percent in the last two weeks, while the case rate has increased 53 percent over that same time period,
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