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State Rep. John Raney tests positive for coronavirus after being inside Capitol this week
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State Rep. John Raney, R-College Station, has tested positive for the coronavirus, his office confirmed Thursday night.
The lawmaker tested positive Thursday morning before heading to the House floor and was not exhibiting symptoms, which was first reported by The Dallas Morning News. Raney, who has been fully vaccinated since February, went home immediately and, as of this evening, is doing well, his office said in a statement.
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State Rep. John Raney, R-College Station, has tested positive for the coronavirus, his office confirmed Thursday night.
The lawmaker tested positive Thursday morning before heading to the House floor and was not exhibiting symptoms, which was first reported by The Dallas Morning News. Raney, who has been fully vaccinated since February, went home immediately and, as of this evening, is doing well, his office said in a statement.
The news comes almost a week after House members voted 99-46 to lift its mask mandate while in the chamber and during committee hearings. That rule was part of broader COVID-19 protocols members adopted at the beginning of the 2021 legislative session in January. The Senate has also recently pulled down its mask requirement.
Raney said he was vaccinated back in February and reported he has mild symptoms at this time. Author: Erin Wencl (KAGS) Updated: 2:11 PM CDT May 7, 2021
COLLEGE STATION, Texas State Representative John Raney, who serves District 14 College Station, has tested positive for COVID-19 he said. During a routine test before going to the House floor Thursday, Raney said his test came back positive, although he said he was not feeling any symptoms at the time.
Raney left the state capitol and went home, he said. Friday, Raney said he had mild symptoms with a slight cough, but otherwise was feeling fine. He has been excused for attendance on the House floor until he recovers.