The warning comes one day after Gov. Greg Abbott ordered health care facilities and professionals to postpone all procedures that are deemed “not medically necessary” as the state gears up for an influx of patients with COVID-19.
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As coronavirus sparks rumors, Houston officials dispel social media myth of a citywide lockdown
Officials say they’re investigating whoever is behind the misinformation campaign, which they say only creates anxiety and fear.
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Government guidelines urge people to work from home. So why are government workers required to come to the office?
President Donald Trump issued guidelines suggesting people avoid groups larger than 10 people. Last week, Gov. Greg Abbott directed state agencies to provide flexible and remote work options to employees. But many government workers still don’t have the option.
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Staying home slows the coronavirus, but what if you’re homeless?
Local, state and national leaders are recommending people take a range of actions to protect themselves from the new coronavirus. But for those without homes, many of those measures are next to impossible.
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Texas hospitals don’t have enough beds for coronavirus patients if too many people get sick at once
Texas has about 2.9 hospital beds per 1,000 people — less than one-fourth the rate of South Korea.
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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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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 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.
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Texas counties with coronavirus: Case updates and what we know
There are cases in each of the state’s five largest urban areas, though the virus has now also appeared in counties spanning from East Texas to the Gulf Coast. Officials expect statewide testing capacity to increase soon.