New: Schools in Texas will remain closed until at least early May as part of an executive order that @govabbott announced aimed at slowing the spread of #COVID19. bit.ly/2R2HIj7
The order also says Texans "shall … minimize social gatherings and minimize in-person contact with people who are not in the same household."
Abbott made clear he did not consider the executive order a "shelter in place" or "stay at home" order. bit.ly/2R2HIj7
Abbott made clear he did not consider the executive order a "shelter in place" or "stay at home" order. bit.ly/2R2HIj7
For over a week, the governor has resisted calls for a statewide shelter-in-place order, leaving the decision up to local officials.
In recent days, they have acted to put most of the Texas population under stay-at-home orders. bit.ly/2R2HIj7
In recent days, they have acted to put most of the Texas population under stay-at-home orders. bit.ly/2R2HIj7
Hours before today’s news conference, the leaders of the Texas Hospital Association and Texas Nurses Association released a letter to @govabbott saying the "time has come" for a statewide stay-at-home order. bit.ly/2R2HIj7
