Texas has about 2.9 hospital beds per 1,000 people — less than one-fourth the rate of South Korea.
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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Texas parents struggle to find child care, food as school closings keep kids at home
Lower-income households are being hit the hardest by school closings as parents try to hang on to jobs and care for their children. Districts are cobbling together ways to keep their educations on track.
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As coronavirus stops people from gathering, Gov. Greg Abbott suspends part of open-meetings law
All sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act remain in place except for the requirement of a physical gathering space for people to watch the meeting and ask questions.
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Austin joins other major cities shuttering bars, entertainment venues and in-house restaurant service
The move, which follows similar shutdowns in Dallas and Harris County, also limits gatherings of more than 10 people.
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Coronavirus derails ground game for Texas census count
Years of work went into planning neighborhood canvasses and educational efforts to reach out to every Texan, especially those most likely to be missed in the tally. Now those efforts are down for the count.
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While other states fighting coronavirus enforce widespread closures, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott goes with a patchwork system
While most states have mandated the closure of schools, bars and restaurants; deployed their militaries; or diverted state resources to COVID-19 response, Texas is largely leaving it up to schools and local governments to decide how to proceed. Some say the approach can undermine response efforts.
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Social distancing has upended the financial lives of countless Texans. And many don’t know what’s next.
Officials say they have to prioritize public health over economic concerns. Meanwhile, people who can’t work from home navigate a public health crisis while facing financial uncertainty.
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Texans still clamoring for coronavirus tests as state promises availability will skyrocket
Texas appears to be lagging behind other populous states in testing for COVID-19, but trying to determine how many tests have been given is as confusing as figuring out how to get one.
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For Texas’ ill and immunocompromised, coronavirus brings a new threat and familiar precautions
“We are perpetually at risk,” said Shelby Chiles of Lewisville, who has a rare autoimmune disease.
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Coronavirus in Texas 3/16: Dallas, Houston closing bars; officials report at least 69 cases in state
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