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1/ She tried to get her at-risk brother out of a nursing home. Now he has COVID-19.

"I truly feel that if he were not in Brentwood Place One, he would not have come down with COVID-19." bit.ly/35qAAD4
2/ As elderly and vulnerable citizens continue to die from COVID-19 in closed-off care centers around the country, many of their relatives have begged elected leaders to release the locations of these outbreaks. bit.ly/3bRa1cJ
3/ Despite more than 300 deaths in these long-term care facilities, Gov. Greg Abbott has not moved to make public where patients and caretakers have fallen ill or died. bit.ly/3bRa1cJ
4/4 Family members say the lack of information has stymied their ability to make crucial decisions about the care of vulnerable loved ones, or even to grasp what was unfolding in the locked-down centers where they lived. bit.ly/3bRa1cJ
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Number of coronavirus tests administered in Texas: 441,297

Number of Texans testing positive for the virus: 33,369

Number of Texans who have died from COVID-19: 906

Explore the @TexasDSHS data here: bit.ly/3epFnJ2
@TexasDSHS 2/ Texas reported conducting 33,899 tests — the highest number reported in one day since the pandemic began.

The previous high was 28,873 tests on May 2. bit.ly/3epFnJ2
@TexasDSHS 3/ Our case tracker now includes data on new deaths from COVID-19 each day.

The average number of deaths reported over the past seven days shows how the situation has changed over time by deemphasizing daily swings. bit.ly/3epFnJ2
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1/ During the coronavirus pandemic, thousands of teachers have quickly transitioned to providing a virtual education.

In honor of #TeacherAppreciationWeek, here’s a look at how Texas educators are still helping students. #txlege #txed
2/ Karen Sams, a 2020 Texas Teacher of the Year, used to build community through a colorful classroom and hugs.

But #COVID19 has forced her to motivate her third graders to complete assignments through video chat.

bit.ly/2ymrcnm
3/ Michelle Sandoval, another 2020 Texas Teacher of the Year, used to advise students on what lipstick to wear to their quinceañeras or how to wear a tie.

Now, she has been using video conferencing to check in on her students’ health and safety.

bit.ly/2ymrcnm
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1/ Texas had tested about 1,700 symptomatic inmates for the coronavirus — about 1% of the state’s prison population.

More than 70% of them have tested positive.

That’s a staggeringly high rate compared to the state overall. bit.ly/2YtdaeV
2/ Within the walls of Texas prisons overrun with the new coronavirus, information on its spread is still scarce, and the people locked up and working inside are terrified.

Prisons and jails are home to many of the country’s largest outbreaks nationally. bit.ly/2YtdaeV
3/ In the massive Beto Unit, hundreds of inmates and dozens of employees have tested positive.

Prisoners have been largely locked in their cells or dormitories for weeks.

But more men are becoming infected. bit.ly/2YtdaeV
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