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COVID-19 cases around Cy-Fair surpasses 5,000 By Paul Wedding, Staff writer
Texas expanded their COVID-19 rapid testing program last week, dedicating 1 million rapid tests for front line workers at small businesses.
This program, the COVID-19 Rapid Testing Program, provides local chambers of commerce with testing supplies to be given to small businesses participating in the program, a news release from Gov. Greg Abbott’s website stated. Small businesses then can administer the tests to participating employees.
The program is based on the framework for the rapid testing pilot program used for Texas schools in October, providing rapid testing for teachers, students and staff across Texas, the release detailed.
COVID-19 cases around Cy-Fair surpasses 5,000
Paul Wedding, Staff writer
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A woman brings testing supplies to a patient for a self-administered coronavirus test at Pridgeon Stadium Friday, July 31, 2020, in Cypress.Jason Fochtman, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less
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Governor Greg Abbott talks to the media after holding a COVID-19 vaccination roundtable discussion with healthcare professionals at Houston Methodist Hospital Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, in Houston.Steve Gonzales, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less
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Texas State Senator Borris Miles (right) talks to Texas Governor Greg Abbott (left)) and Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) Chief Nim Kidd after a COVID-19 vaccination roundtable discussion with healthcare professionals in Houston Methodist Hospital Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, in Houston.Steve Gonzales, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less
AUSTIN, Tx- On Friday, Gov. Gregg Abbott and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) announced the expansion of the COVID-19 Rapid Testing Program for small business employees.