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Judge Lina Hidalgo announces she won't be available in coming weeks due to mono diagnosis
ABC13 Houston • • health
Key Points:
- Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced she has been diagnosed with mononucleosis and will be less visible in the community while she recovers.
- She revealed her diagnosis after experiencing symptoms like a sore throat and fatigue, and testing positive following a doctor's visit.
- Hidalgo emphasized transparency about her condition and noted she will be away from public duties for several weeks.
- The Epstein-Barr virus, which causes mononucleosis, is contagious and typically requires four to six weeks for recovery.
- During her absence, Hidalgo's team will continue to represent her and manage her responsibilities.
