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Volume 55, Number 083
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Texas economy begins reopening on Friday By Darren Dunn
(Seguin) -- Texas Governor Greg Abbott is opening more of the state. The governor held a press conference on Monday to announce that much of the state's economy will begin reopening Friday, May 1. Abbott says all retail businesses will be allowed to reopen, but they must limit occupancy to 25-percent under phase one. If COVID-19 data continues to show that the virus cases are continuing on a downward trend, then phase two would allow 50-percent capacity at these businesses, and the possible opening of businesses that were not included in the governor's new order. Barber shops, hair salons, gyms and bars will continue to be closed at this time. Abbott says he hopes they can start to reopen by mid-May. Governor Abbott says that the state must continue to work together to control the spread of the virus, while also allowing people to start going back to work. “With my new executive order, all retail stores, restaurants, movie theaters and malls can reopen May 1. Now to minimize the spread of COVID-19 during phase one, on the advice of doctors -- I am limiting occupancy to no more than 25 percent. This is a proven business strategy. It's exactly the kind of practice successfully used by HEB and Home Depot. The extent,
to which this order opens up businesses in Texas -- supersedes all local orders. If phase one works while containing COVID-19, phase two will expand that occupancy to 50 percent. Further increases will be allowed in the future so long as COVID-19 remains contained," said Abbott. While hair stylists and barbers will still be sidelined under the order, Governor Abbott is putting much of the medical community back to work. "Doctors, nurses and dentists -- they need to get back to work. But even more importantly, the patients need to get in to see those doctors, nurses and dentists. So, all licensed healthcare professionals are allowed to return to work, with few restrictions. However, all licensed hospitals still must reserve 15 percent of capacity for COVID-19 patients," said Abbott. Governor Abbott says Texans made a number of sacrifices so that the state could reduce the spread of the virus. He says it has been hard on everyone. He says many small business owners have been without a revenue stream because they were not able to open up, but his new order will allow that to safely happen. See ECONOMY, page 2
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