Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is extending his self-quarantine out of an abundance of caution. The senator made the announcement Friday, saying although he doesn’t have any symptoms of the virus, he had a second interaction with someone that tested positive for COVID-19. “Unfortunately, last night I was informed I had a second interaction with an individual who yesterday tested positive for COVID-19. “My understanding is that Mr. Abascal tested positive for COVID-19 last night. Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, says he recently interacted with an individual that tested positive for COVID-19.