Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo tests negative for COVID-19

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has tested negative for COVID-19.

Judge Hidalgo was in self-quarantine after possibly being exposed last week to a member of the Harris County Judge's Office who tested positive for COVID-19.

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Hidalgo had reported that she has not shown symptoms associated with COVID-19, but would follow CDC guidelines.

She announced on Twitter that despite testing negative, she will continue in quarantine until Monday, which would mark 14 days after the initial exposure.

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