The World Health Organization has declared the new coronavirus a pandemic, and already Texas has reported at least 50 cases — a number that is likely to grow. The Texas Tribune’s newsroom has been working around the clock to help Texans navigate this ordeal by providing trusted information and helpful context about these rapidly changing events.

As always, our coverage is free for all to read and republish, thanks to generous support from our members and donors. That’s important to us, and it’s essential during a public health crisis.

Our reporting on the novel coronavirus that causes the disease known as COVID-19 has appeared in 140 publications to date. That means an even broader reach for our reporting on how Texas is addressing its limited testing capacity and how the state’s high rate of uninsured residents complicates the response to the virus.

Here’s how we’ve committed to providing you with useful, reliable coverage of this essential story:

Keeping you informed in multiple formats and places

Involving the community

We’ll be sticking with this story for the long haul, because we know how critical it is to have information that is accurate and readily available in a crisis.

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Have thoughts about how we can better help you navigate this story? Email us at community@texastribune.org. We’re here to serve, and no matter what the news brings, that won’t change.

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