Robert Redfield, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. health and human services secretary, and Dr.
Abbott defended his decision to receive the vaccine Tuesday, saying he spoke the previous day with Alex Azar, the U.S. “I will never ask any Texan to do something that I’m not willing to do myself,” Abbott said moments before getting vaccinated at a televised event at Ascension Seton Medical Center.Īfter getting the injection in his left arm - a process that took just over a minute - Abbott said he didn’t “feel a thing,” thanked his nurse and threw his hands up.Ībbott is the latest elected official to get vaccinated amid some criticism that the powerful are skipping the line for a vaccine that is otherwise being prioritized for health care workers for now. Greg Abbott received the COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday in Austin, saying he wanted to show Texans how “safe and easy” it is. But for others, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, the virus can cause severe illness and be fatal.“I will never ask a Texan to do something I’m not willing to do myself,” Abbott said moments before getting vaccinated at Ascension Seton Medical Center. Johns Hopkins says that over the past two weeks, the rolling average number of daily new cases in Texas has increased by 4,274.4, an increase of 22.9%.įor most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms that clear up within weeks. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University say there have been more than 32,400 COVID-19 related deaths in Texas, the third highest death count in the country. On Sunday, the Texas Department of State Health Services reported that 13,728 people with COVID-19 were hospitalized across the state Sunday. The state says it will likely be spring before people in all of those in the priority categories are inoculated. Those age 65 and older or adults with chronic health issues that put them at heightened risk are also priorities.
Front-line health care workers and nursing home residents are first in line. The Department of State Health Services has set up a multi-tiered system for vaccine distribution. He said he doesn’t believe he is breaking any rules, saying the state’s vaccine guidelines are just recommendations. Joe Deshotel, a Democrat from Beaumont, confirmed that he tested positive for COVID-19.Įscott said he pushed, unsuccessfully, for the state to put lawmakers on a priority list for the vaccine. The 2021 legislative session kicked off Tuesday and adjourned Thursday until the end of the month. “We have to recognize that there are competing interests, and that continuity of government is vital.”Īn Ascension Seton spokesperson said the hospital is cooperating with Escott’s request, adding that most of those vaccinated so far have been eligible under state guidelines that prioritize healthcare workers, the elderly and those with certain medical vulnerabilities.Įscott said he’s concerned that the flood of lawmakers coming to Austin for the legislative session could make it a superspreader event. But, again, the overall strategy is to get the vaccine in the arms of people as quickly as we can,” Escott said.
“If they’re going to lawmakers, they’re not going to somebody else.
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