Our staff is closely tracking developments on the new coronavirus in Texas. Check here for live updates.
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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President Donald Trump applauds Gov. Greg Abbott’s handling of Texas reopening during White House visit
During the visit, Trump also inquired about Dallas salon owner Shelley Luther, who was freed from jail Thursday after being sentenced to seven days for violating a court order to close.
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Dallas salon owner released from county jail after defying orders by reopening early
The order followed Gov. Greg Abbott’s announcement that he was eliminating jail time for Texans who violate stay at home orders.
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Texas A&M is looking at Saturday and late-night options to reduce class sizes and comply with social distancing
Chancellor John Sharp offered some ideas about what the fall semester could look like, but the system won’t have a finalized reopening strategy until at least the end of May.
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247,179 more Texans filed for unemployment, but their jobs might not be waiting for them when they return
The Texas Workforce Commission relaxed guidelines so high-risk workers and people without child care can refuse work and still receive benefits. But that doesn’t protect workers from being fired in the meantime.
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Texans could soon have to start looking for work to keep unemployment benefits if reopening continues
The Texas Workforce Commission’s executive director told lawmakers that it plans to reinstate work-search requirements once stores and restaurants are allowed open to 50% capacity.
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Coronavirus in Texas: Dan Patrick says economy can be fully reopened in “not too distant future”
Our staff is closely tracking developments on the new coronavirus in Texas. Check here for live updates.
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Texas A&M researchers hope tuberculosis vaccine might prevent coronavirus deaths
Health care workers are being recruited for trials to test whether a decades-old TB vaccine might help people fight off the coronavirus. It’s not a cure, but it could be a crucial treatment.
Watch: U.S. Rep. Chip Roy discuss the federal response to the coronavirus outbreak and its effects on workers and families
We sat down for a live virtual event with Roy, R-Austin, to discuss his take on how the state and the country should reopen in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Texas hair salons, barbershops and other beauty businesses can reopen Friday. Here are the rules they have to follow.
Limited services, face coverings and smaller occupancies are among the new rules businesses will follow if they open this Friday.