Thread by @MikeMarut_

NOW: @GregAbbott_TX, @chiefkidd and Dr. Hohn Hellerstedt addressing #Covid_19 in Texas.

For the uninsured, there are public and private testing available. If they meet criteria, the public testing would come at no cost to the individual.

State also looking at helping school districts with food vouchers if needed.

220 Texans have been tested. 75 are currently being tested. Texas public health labs have the capacity to see more than 200 people per day.

First drive through testing will be available in San Antonio.

Initially will be for healthcare workers, critical infrastructure employees and other critical patients. Other cities are looking at opening a similar center

Governor @GregAbbott_TX declaring a statewide disaster @KVUE

State will look to help the most vulnerable by restricting visitation in nursing homes, daycares, state run centers for seniors

Anybody who thinks they are sick should stay home, work home. “We don’t need people who are sick coming into work.” - @GovAbbott

According to @GregAbbott_TX, @ATT will waive fees for those who don’t have unlimited internet usage at home.

“There’s absolutely no need to go out and stock up on supplies.” - @GregAbbott_TX @KVUE

“Texas is prepared for this.” - Dr. John Hellerstedt

State facilities can test 270 people per day. BUT people should contact their doctor first, then doctor can contact @TexasDSHS if deemed appropriate

From @chiefkidd, it’s the same people and policies the state has been using for decades to respond to this.

“Communication is our key during this event.” @chiefkidd

“We’ve been planning for this since back in January. ... You may see other types of stand up testing facilities.” - @GregAbbott_TX

Expect to see other drive thru facilities in Dallas and Houston as early as next week, then sometime soon after in Austin.

“Potentially not a good idea to travel internationally. If traveling within the US, be aware of where they’re going.” - @GregAbbott_TX discussing traveling for #springbreak

The number of #coronavirus testing kits is “a lot and growing exponentially” according to @GregAbbott_TX

Closer look at the declaration: @KVUE