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⬇️ Texas coronavirus updates ⬇️

As of March 18, there are 95 known #coronavirus cases in Texas, according to state date.

There are likely more unconfirmed cases, given that there are examples of community spread and limited testing capacity.

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2/ One of three individuals with the COVID-19 disease in Lubbock is a Texas Tech student who violated quarantine protocols after returning from a trip to Europe. bit.ly/3b8THTE

3/ San Antonio has ordered the closing of bars and prohibited dine-in services in restaurants.

Laredo City Council put the city under a two-week lockdown.

Officials in Fort Worth announced that all bars, theaters and gyms must close.

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4/ The U.S. Senate passed a measure Wednesday that will allow for free testing for the new coronavirus, paid sick leave measures and a financial bolstering to food assistance programs. bit.ly/3b8THTE

5/ A private clinic in Houston is charging $150 to test people for the new coronavirus at its drive-through testing site.

San Antonio opened a new COVID-19 testing site in the Freeman Coliseum.

More than 1,900 people statewide have been tested.

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6/ Collin County health officials confirmed that a 64-year-old man who died Tuesday tested positive for the new coronavirus.

Another Texan died earlier this week in an Arlington-area retirement home. bit.ly/3b8THTE

7/ The Texas Education Agency is launching a website Friday that will allow parents to search where school districts are serving free meals in their communities while school buildings are closed due to the new coronavirus. bit.ly/3b8THTE

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