AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation on Friday extending his Disaster Declaration for all Texas counties in response to COVID-19.
“Extending this Disaster Declaration helps ensure that Texas has the resources and flexibility needed to effectively respond to COVID-19,” said Governor Abbott. “To further mitigate the spread of the virus and overcome this challenge, Texans should continue to do their part by wearing a mask, social distancing, and staying home if possible.”
Originally issued on March 13, the Governor said the Disaster Declaration provides the state a number of resources to effectively serve Texans as the Lone Star State continues to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
The announcement comes as the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Texas are experiencing significant increases.
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