AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott is temporarily halting any additional openings across the state following an increase in COVID-19 cases.
In a statement Abbott says businesses that are permitted to open under the previous phases can continue to operate at the designated occupancy levels.
“As we experience an increase in both positive COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, we are focused on strategies that slow the spread of this virus while also allowing Texans to continue earning a paycheck to support their families,” said Governor Abbott. This temporary pause will help our state corral the spread until we can safely enter the next phase of opening our state for business. I ask all Texans to do their part to slow the spread of COVID-19 by wearing a mask, washing their hands regularly, and socially distancing from others. The more that we all follow these guidelines, the safer our state will be and the more we can open up Texas for business.”
He adds that the last thing we want to do as a state is go backwards and close down businesses.
As of Wednesday the state was reporting 5,550 positive cases of the Coronavirus.
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