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Attorney General Ken Paxton tests positive for COVID-19

Published January 19, 2022 3:53 PM

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has tested positive for COVID-19. In a statement Wednesday, Paxton’s office confirmed reports that the Republican had tested positive for the coronavirus. According to the statement, the Republican has been isolated at home, where he continues to work. The aide did not respond to questions about when he learned of the positive test result or his vaccination status. Social media posts showed Paxton attended a weekend Donald Trump #Save America rally in Arizona.

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