Texas man who worked against COVID measures dies from virus
SAN ANGELO, Texas – A man who led efforts in his Central Texas community against mask wearing and other preventative measures during the coronavirus pandemic has died from COVID-19, one month after being admitted to the emergency room.
Caleb Wallace died on Saturday, his wife Jessica Wallace said on a Gofundme page where she had been posting updates on his condition, the San Angelo Standard-times reported Saturday. He was 30 years old and a father of three children. His wife is pregnant with their fourth child.
On July 4, 2020, Caleb Wallace helped organize “The Freedom Rally” in San Angelo. People at the event carried signs that criticized the wearing of masks, business closures, the science behind COVID-19, and liberal media. He also organized the group “The San Angelo
Freedom Defenders.”
Jessica Wallace told the newspaper her husband began experiencing COVID-19 symptoms on July 26 but refused to get tested or go to the hospital.
Caleb Wallace was taken to an emergency room on July 30 and since Aug 8, he had been unconscious and on a ventilator.