Texas Governor Greg Abbott tests positive for COVID-19

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has tested positive for COVID-19, his office announced on Tuesday. Abbott is fully vaccinated and so far is experiencing no symptoms. 

"The Governor has been testing daily, and today was the first positive test result," Abbott's communications director Mark Miner said in a statement Tuesday afternoon. "Governor 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 Governor will isolate in the Governor's Mansion and continue to test daily." In a video posted to his Twitter account Tuesday evening, Abbott said he has "no symptoms such as fever or aches and pains" and "will remain engaged every day to govern the great state of Texas."