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Pedestrians wearing masks to protect against COVID-19 in downtown Austin in June. Gov. Greg Abbott drew ire Tuesday after announcing that he would lift a statewide mask mandate while coronavirus infections continue. Credit: Miguel Gutierrez Jr./The Texas Tribune
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Mayors and county judges in some of Texas’ largest urban areas criticized Gov. Greg Abbott over his decision to lift the statewide face mask mandate next week, saying it contradicts health officials’ advice as infections continue to spread throughout the state, which averaged over 200 reported deaths a day over the last week.
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The new executive order allows all businesses, of any type, to open to 100% capacity and, though the governor strongly encouraged people to continue wearing face coverings in public, he said people will no longer be required to do so. Masks work to slow the spread of COVID-19, plain and simple, Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Chris Turner (D-Arlington) said in a statement. The fastest way we can all get back to normal is to listen to the director of the CDC, who just said that, Now is not the time to relax restrictions. If the last year has taught us anything, it is that we need to listen to doctors and scientists more, not less. Unfortunately, Governor Abbott is desperate to distract from his recent failures during the winter storm and is trying to change the subject.
Texas local officials blast Gov. Greg Abbott for irresponsible action of lifting coronavirus restrictions
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Mayors and county judges in some of Texas’ largest urban areas criticized Gov. Greg Abbott over his decision to lift the statewide face mask mandate next week, saying it contradicts health officials’ advice as infections continue to spread throughout the state, which averaged over 200 reported deaths a day over the last week.