Democratic Texas gubernatorial candidate says he has mild symptoms
David Ibañez, Web - Managing Editor
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke holds a press conference in Mission on Nov. 17, 2021. (Eddie Gaspar/The Texas Tribune, Eddie Gaspar/The Texas Tribune)
HOUSTON – Democratic Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke said Monday that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
“In addition to being fully vaccinated and boosted, I regularly test for COVID-19 while traveling the state for town hall meetings. I tested negative yesterday morning before testing positive today. I have mild symptoms and will be following public health guidelines,” O’Rourke said in a statement.