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.
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Coronavirus community spread suspected in Brazoria County; patients attended Houston Rodeo
The individuals, who reside in the same household in Alvin, self-reported after going to the Houston Rodeo cook-off and livestock show and have not traveled outside the Houston area.
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Texas gets drive-thru coronavirus testing in San Antonio, but it’s not open to the general public
The drive-thru testing is not open to the general public, city officials said in a press release.
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Stop buying all the toilet paper. There’s no shortage if everyone takes only what they need.
State officials and industry representatives say Texans should relax: Stores plan to be stocked for months, so there’s no need to stockpile groceries and household items.
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Texas’ first case of possible community spread of coronavirus highlights lack of testing
Officials said the patient attended a Feb. 28 barbecue at the popular Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, though it’s unclear if he had symptoms at the time.
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San Antonio mayor tries to calm coronavirus concerns but also says city needs more tests
Ron Nirenberg’s comment came as more people are set to be quarantined at Lackland Air Force Base. After criticizing health officials earlier this month, Nirenberg said the CDC has “made steps in the right direction” with how it oversees people who are quarantined.
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Texas coronavirus case confirmed in Collin County
The newest patient is a Frisco man in his 30s who recently traveled to California.
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Politics
Texas Democrats are trying to draw LGBT Republicans snubbed by state GOP leaders
The Texas Republican party rejected Log Cabin Republicans asking to participate in the state convention. Democrats say they will work to recruit disillusioned LGBT conservatives. But Republicans aren’t worried about mass defections.
