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2 More Texas Dems Who Flew To DC Test Positive For COVID-19, Total Now 5
 [DFW.CBSLOCAL] Two more Texas House Democrats who flew to Washington, D.C. last week to block a vote on Republicans’ elections bill have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total to five since Friday.The Texas House Democratic Caucus on Saturday said one member tested positive on Friday and two others on Saturday. Now, two more have gotten the virus, a person familiar with the situation told CBS News. All five of the members who tested positive are fully vaccinated. "The House Democratic Caucus is following all CDC guidance and protocols. This is a sober reminder that COVID is still with us, and though vaccinations offer tremendous protection, we still must take necessary precautions. We are in touch with public health experts in Texas to provide additional guidance. Our caucus will follow all recommendations from public health experts as we continue our work," Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Rep. Chris Turner said in a statement on Saturday. Later in the evening, State Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer, D-San Antonio, said he was one of the two who tested positive on Sunday. Rep. Celia Israel, D-Austin, also said she tested positive this weekend. The other three House Democrats were not identified. Related: COVID-19: 2021-07-18 COVID 19/21 Doing Basic Math COVID-19: 2021-07-18 Philippines offering free cow to those who sign up for COVID vaccine COVID-19: 2021-07-18 Young man shot dead during a second night of protests over water shortages in southwest Iran Related: Chris Turner: 2021-05-31 Texas Democrats Walk Out of House Chamber to Block Voting Law. Gov Abbott vows to call special session Chris Turner: 2013-01-16 Russia Says World Is Nearing Currency War as Europe Joins Posted by: Fred 2021-07-20 |
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