Coronavirus in Texas 3/14: Austin gets a drive-through testing center, H-E-B closing early
Our staff is closely tracking developments on the new coronavirus in Texas. Check here for live updates. Full Story
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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. Full Story
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In 2015, Texas lawmakers rejected effort to upgrade state's disease response
After the Ebola outbreak, a task force recommended stockpiling protective gear and expanding state powers to deal with infectious diseases. "Tinfoil hats" opposed to big government killed a bill that would have done it, its sponsor says. Full Story
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Austin health officials say three people being treated for COVID-19; UT and Austin ISD schools close for the day
Two of those positive tests came from people living outside Travis County. Austin health officials said none of the cases are believed to be the result of community spread. UT-Austin's president also said he is self-quarantining after his wife tested positive. Full Story
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Coronavirus in Texas 3/13: Shuttered schools can provide students' lunches, Texas courts allowed to change deadlines
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Dallas County officials say community spread of coronavirus has occurred in North Texas
Officials made the announcement late Thursday. One out of five new cases disclosed in Dallas County came from someone who has no travel history. Full Story
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She's a Texas nurse who treats cancer patients — and she can't get a coronavirus test. That's not unusual.
Unless a patient is sick enough to be hospitalized, state criteria for lab testing are difficult to meet. And state officials have yet to say how many Texans in total have been tested. Full Story
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![Graduate research assistant Nicole Johnson researches viral proteins at the McLellan Lab at The University of Texas at Austin on March 11, 2020.]()
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Texans were already feeling coronavirus' financial squeeze. Then the cases increased and cancellations mounted.
The state's oil and gas industry has cratered. Major events have been called off, and tourism across Texas has dipped. It is too soon to tell the statewide economic impact from COVID-19, but Texans are already feeling a pinch. Full Story
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![Billy Benedict, the owner of J&J Spirits in Austin's historic East 11th street, poses for a photo amid the economic uncertainty of the COVID19 outbreak.]()
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As coronavirus threat looms large over universities, UT president explains why his isn't going online-only
In making the decision, UT prioritized on-time graduation and keeping the campus open for those who rely on it for accommodation and work, President Gregory Fenves said. Full Story
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Coronavirus in Texas 3/12: Dallas-Fort Worth up to 13 cases, Houston area has 17
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![The McLellan Lab at The University of Texas at Austin has made a breakthrough discovery in understanding the new coronavirus by creating a 3D map of the spike protein, which attatches to human cells, by having studied past SARS and MERS viruses. Taken on March 11, 2020.]()
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Texas colleges and universities are going online because of coronavirus. Here's what they're doing.
More than a dozen Texas schools are extending spring break and moving to online classes, at least temporarily. Some universities said they will cancel in-person instruction for the rest of the semester. Full Story
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TribCast: Coronavirus in Texas, a voting postmortem and Bonnen on his downfall
On this week's TribCast, Alexa talks to Edgar, Matthew, Evan and Cassi about the status of the new coronavirus outbreak in Texas, Super Tuesday voting blunders and outgoing House Speaker Dennis Bonnen's comments on his own downfall. Full Story
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Watch a live interview with Dr. Peter Hotez on coronavirus in Texas and the search for a vaccine
We sat down for a live virtual event with Hotez to discuss the impacts of the novel coronavirus outbreak in Texas and the development process for a vaccine. Full Story
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Houston Rodeo called off as fears about new coronavirus continue to spread in Texas
It’s another devastating cultural and economic blow to a state that has confirmed more than 30 cases of the virus. Last year, the event drew more than 2.5 million attendees. Full Story
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Coronavirus in Texas 3/11: UT-Austin closes sporting events to fans, Trump bans some inbound travel, and more
Our staff is closely tracking developments on the new coronavirus in Texas. Check here for live updates. Full Story
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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. Full Story
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Texans in Congress aim to contain coronavirus — and avoid contaminating each other
Nineteen of the 38 Texas members of Congress are over the age of 60, the age at which medical professionals say people are at most risk for serious complications from the virus. Full Story
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With six confirmed cases, panic in Fort Bend County spreading faster than the coronavirus
If there is an epicenter of the new coronavirus in Texas, it’s arguably Fort Bend County, which had the first confirmed case of COVID-19 outside of the federal quarantine site in San Antonio. There are six total cases there now, all stemming from an Egypt cruise trip. Full Story
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New coronavirus evacuees have arrived at Lackland Air Force Base. What happens in Texas' quarantine?
The San Antonio base has held hundreds of coronavirus evacuees. With about 100 more arriving Tuesday night and up to 120 more expected Wednesday, here's what the quarantine site is like for those inside and outside the fence line. Full Story
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Coronavirus 101: Watch our interview with a Texas expert on what you need to know
We sat down for an interview with Jason McLellan, a leading expert on the coronavirus, to answer your most pressing questions about the outbreak in Texas. Full Story
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