Fort Bend County Judge KP George says he has COVID-19
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FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – Fort Bend County Judge KP George said Wednesday that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
In a statement George said he took a COVID-19 test as a precaution after his daughter began exhibiting symptoms. George, who is fully vaccinated, tested positive for the virus.
George said he isn’t experiencing any symptoms and is self-isolating at home.
News of George’s positive test came hours after he raised Fort Bend County’s COVID-19 threat level from yellow to orange, citing a surge in COVID cases and the increasing presence of the omicron variant in the county.
Read George’s statement in its entirety below.
Since Fort Bend County got the first case of COVID in the State of Texas, my team and I have been working tirelessly to keep Fort Bend as one of the top vaccinated and tested counties in Texas. We have been at the forefront of this fight against the virus and have been successful.
This week my daughter came home for the Christmas holidays and began showing symptoms related to COVID. Out of caution, I decided to get tested for COVID. The test result was positive.
I am fully vaccinated and have not experienced or shown and COVID-related symptoms. This is my first positive test result. I am in good health and spirits, which I attribute to the fact that I am fully vaccinated and received my booster vaccine. Currently, I am in isolation at home for the recommended time as indicated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
At this time, I am in constant communication with my staff and county officials to ensure that all county operations are continuing as normal.
I encourage our Fort Bend County residents who are eligible to get vaccinated, and for those who meet the requirements to take the booster because it is absolutely our best defense against this virus.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George RELATED: Fort Bend County Judge KP George raises county’s COVID-19 risk level, citing omicron, case increase
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