Neil Cavuto Tests Positive For COVID

Neil Cavuto, who already has a myriad of serious health challenges, has tested positive for COVID-19.

While fully vaccinated, the 61-year-old Cavuto is immunocompromised, making the breakthrough case potentially dangerous. The longtime Fox anchor has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, has survived stage 4 cancer in the form of Hodgkin's Lymphoma, and underwent triple bypass heart surgery in 2016.

In a statement, Cavuto sounded upbeat. He even cracked one of his trademark self-deprecating jokes. From CNN:

"Had I not been vaccinated, and with all my medical issues, this would be a far more dire situation. It's not, because I did and I'm surviving this because I did."

"I hope anyone and everyone gets that message loud and clear. Get vaccinated, for yourself and everyone around you," Cavuto added. "Everyone wins, except maybe my wife, who thought I was back in the city for good for live shows. Maybe not so fast now."

Long-time readers know that I am rather fond of Cavuto. I don’t agree with him economically or mostly politically but I have long hailed him him as a man of integrity and courage.

I know that Brian joins me in wishing Cavuto a full and speedy recovery.

(Cavuto image via screen grab)

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commented 2021-10-20 12:15:31 -0400 · Flag

While I deplore Neil’s politics and reporting, and especially his employer, I wish him well in fighting this insidious virus. I can’t help but wonder how many more will have to die before FOX changes it’s tune?

commented 2021-10-20 08:59:52 -0400 · Flag

Cavuto is a bit like Ms Cheney to me – I disagree with him on most (almost all) matters, but I recognise there is an upright soul within. Let’s hope he doesn’t become another statistic.

commented 2021-10-20 08:24:26 -0400 · Flag

My first reaction was not the kindest, but after some reflection, I have to (almost) agree with the ladies, Ellen & Bemused.

commented 2021-10-20 03:13:37 -0400 · Flag

Not that that makes me willing to wish death even on him. Get well soon, Neil. ……… and I hope the pause will give you cause to reflect.

commented 2021-10-20 03:12:44 -0400 · Flag

I’m not as forgiving as Ellen and Brian might be. Cavuto is still keeping unacceptable company and that makes him unacceptable to me. Grrrrrr. Snap! Ouch!