The move, which follows similar shutdowns in Dallas and Harris County, also limits gatherings of more than 10 people.
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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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 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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Coronavirus in Texas 3/16: Dallas, Houston closing bars; officials report at least 69 cases in state
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Texas officials link man’s death to coronavirus, first such case in state
The man, in his late 90s, had symptoms consistent with the new coronavirus, and a test later came back positive for COVID-19, officials said.
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Texan Louie Gohmert backs off from challenge to federal coronavirus package
Several reports had suggested that Gohmert could have delayed the bill’s passage by days.
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Coronavirus prompts Dallas and Houston to close bars and clubs, make restaurants takeout only
Restaurants in Dallas and Harris counties for now may remain open for drive-through, takeout and delivery, but dine-in service will be prohibited.