Gov. Greg Abbott lifts statewide mask order, opens Texas 100 percent
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Jay Janner, MBR / Associated Press
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday he is lifting the state’s coronavirus restrictions, as vaccinations rise and severe infections from the pandemic decline.
“Too many small business owners have struggled to pay their bills,” he said, sounding
celebratory. “This must end. It is now time to open Texas 100 percent.”
The rollback will begin next Wednesday, with businesses across the state able to open at full capacity. Abbott’s statewide mask mandate is also being lifted. Both measures quickly drew concerns from the public health community.
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