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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo says she has mono, will scale back public appearances
Click2Houston • • health
Key Points:
- Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has been diagnosed with infectious mononucleosis (mono) after experiencing a lingering sore throat and extreme fatigue for several weeks, with diagnosis confirmed through lab tests.
- Hidalgo attended a recent Harris County Commissioners Court meeting but left early due to feeling unwell and wore a K95 mask during the meeting as a precaution.
- Her doctor has advised rest as the only treatment for mono, and Hidalgo plans to reduce her public appearances while continuing to manage county operations with the help of her team.
- Mono, commonly caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, is characterized by symptoms such as extreme fatigue, sore throat, fever, and swollen lymph nodes, and is primarily spread through saliva rather than casual contact.
- Hidalgo emphasized that she remains reachable for emergencies and will be transparent about any impact her illness may have on her duties, expecting to return to her normal schedule after a few weeks.
