(NPR) Texas Governor Hits 'Pause' On Further Reopening, Amid COVID-19 Surge

Texas Governor Hits 'Pause' On Further Reopening, Amid COVID-19 Surge








Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the state will put a hold on further reopening as it contends with rising numbers of coronavirus cases and hospitalizations.



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Texas Governor Hits 'Pause' On Further Reopening, Amid COVID-19 Surge






Gov. Greg Abbott said the temporary measure will help the state "corral the spread" of COVID-19 in Texas, which has seen a sharp rise in cases and hospitalizations in recent weeks.