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| Texas Relaxes Many COVID Restrictions Thursday |
| 2020-04-28 |
| [Austin Statesman] The first phase of Abbott's plan to reopen the Texas economy allows all retail stores, restaurants, movie theaters and malls to reopen at 25% capacity. Museums and libraries also can reopen with the same occupancy numbers. Also on the local TV news last night. "This order allows all these businesses to reopen," he said. "It does not require them to do so." But, he said, people at greater risk of becoming seriously ill from COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the coronavirus, such as seniors, should remain home as much as possible. The plan also allows all licensed health care professionals to resume their practices, but licensed hospitals must reserve 15% capacity for COVID-19 patients. How sensible! For now. Businesses in counties with five or fewer cases, which include many of Texas' rural counties, can reopen at 50% capacity on Friday, he said. For those who say it's too soon to end the stay-at-home order, Abbott said, "You have every right to choose your own pathway in life. You have ultimate control of your own personal safety. And so, if you feel like you don't want to get out and potentially expose yourself, just continue to stay home." |
| Posted by:Bobby |
| #1 You have every right to choose your own pathway in life. You have ultimate control of your own personal safety. Typical Texas fascist. The Democratic nightmare would be that a successful vaccine is developed, but it's developed by a bunch of researchers at the Texas Medical Center, all of of whom are straight white males, have MAGA stickers on their F-150's, own at least one long gun, and open carry. |
| Posted by: Matt 2020-04-28 07:32 |