As health care professionals beg for supplies to protect themselves from COVID-19 infection, a Texas company found a seller with at least 2 million masks and quietly offered them for sale at $6 each. Before the pandemic, they cost around $1.
Coronavirus in Texas
As the coronavirus spread across the state, The Texas Tribune covered the most important health, economic, academic and breaking developments that affected Texans. Our map tracker showed the number of cases, deaths, tests and vaccinations in Texas from 2020-22.
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Coronavirus in Texas 3/30: Cases emerge at second state-run home for disabled
Our staff is closely tracking developments on the new coronavirus in Texas. Check here for live updates.
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Texas shale producers ask state to cut oil output as demand plummets during coronavirus pandemic
Two Texas oil companies with big business in the Permian Basin wrote to state regulators requesting an emergency meeting to consider reducing oil production as demand around the world has collapsed due to the new coronavirus.
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Older inmates sue Texas prison system over coronavirus policies and practices
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice’s measures to combat the new coronavirus are insufficient at a geriatric prison, the complaint said.
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Federal judge temporarily blocks Texas’ ban on abortions during coronavirus pandemic
The court granted abortion providers’ motion to temporarily block the state from enforcing the order, which was set to expire April 21, as it relates to abortions.
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Analysis: A Texas governor caught betwixt and between Texas attitudes
Gov. Greg Abbott has been slow to impose statewide stay-at-home orders, a reluctance mirrored in many of the state’s cities and counties. But more are issuing advisories as the new coronavirus pandemic spreads in Texas.
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As local officials shrink jail populations due to coronavirus, Abbott blocks release of some inmates who can’t pay bail
Abbott’s order bans release without paying bail for inmates who are accused of or have been convicted in the past of violent offenses. Defendants with cash could still walk free.
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Texas expands travel restrictions, launches pop-up hospital as coronavirus spreads
In Texas, Abbott said the state’s first ad hoc health care facility to respond to the pandemic will be the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, an original hotspot for the outbreak at the state level.
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Coronavirus in Texas 3/29: Harris County jail inmate tests positive
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Midland confronts coronavirus after oil prices plummet
The city’s new mayor is struggling to inspire in a moment of overlapping crises.