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'I followed all the guidelines' | Tejano legend Little Joe Hernandez reveals he tested positive for COVID-19

And he has a warning for other Texans who are disregarding the virus.

HOUSTON — Longtime tejano star Little Joe Hernandez from Little Joe Y La Familia revealed Wednesday that he tested positive for the coronavirus.

In a video posted to Facebook, the 79-year-old singer said he is home and self-quarantining. He said his COVID-19 positive test results came back July 6.

"I followed all the guidelines. I wore a mask, washed my hands often and kept my social distance. This is just a reminder of how contagious this virus us," he says. “Remember if you feel you have the symptoms, flu-like symptoms, have yourself tested. It’s not just about you, but those around you.”

“You have to protect yourself, to protect others.”

Watch his entire Facebook video

A quick message from Joe:

Posted by Little Joe Y La Familia on Wednesday, July 8, 2020

KIII contributed to this report

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