Texas to shut bars to stop virus Print
News
Written by The Hill Press   
Friday, 26 June 2020 09:14

bar-patronsRapid rise in COVID-19 cases largely driven by certain types of activities, including Texans congregating in bars, admits Governor.


AUSTIN, TX - Texas will order bars to close once again in an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus as the number of infections mount across the state.

Gov. Greg Abbott (R) announced the decision in a statement Friday morning amid rising cases in the state.

While other states have paused their reopening plans as the number of new cases rises, Texas will become the first state in the country to reimpose a lockdown that had previously been lifted.

Read the full story here