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At noon today (Thursday, March 19), Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order regarding the public health disaster. Abbott explained during a press conference that the executive orders will bring the entire state of Texas in line with CDC guidelines to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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During a news conference at the state Capitol, Abbott announced the executive order that covered four main points:
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Prohibiting social gatherings of more than 10 people.
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No dining-in at restaurants, food courts or bars. However, drive-throughs, pick-up, and delivery options are allowed and highly encouraged. All gyms are ordered to close as well.
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Prohibiting visits to nursing homes, retirement homes or long-term care facilities except to provide care for patients.
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All schools in the state will be temporarily closed, but education should continue through alternative means such as online.
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The orders take effect at midnight Friday, March 20 and will go through midnight on Friday, April 3, and may be extended depending on the status of COVID-19 in Texas or by the recommendations of the CDC.
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This is NOT a shelter-in-place declaration - people may go to grocery stores, banks, parks etc while adhering to item 1 above. All essential services will remain in place. The governor asks that all employers have only essential staff come in to work, and others to work remotely wherever possible.
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