Greg Abbott Tests Positive for Coronavirus

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R), a staunch opponent of mask mandates, tested positive for the coronavirus, the Texas Tribune reports.

“Abbott, who is fully vaccinated, is not experiencing any symptoms and isolating at the Governor’s Mansion.”

Washington Post: “Abbott is among the Republican governors who have resisted public-health mandates aimed at stemming the tide of the virus’s delta variant, which has caused a new spike in cases as the country attempts to reopen schools, restaurants and other businesses.”