Beto O’Rourke tests positive for Covid-19

HOUSTON, Texas -- Texas Democratic candidate for governor, Beto O'rourke, 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," said O'Rourke in a news release.