Texas‘ biggest counties and said the state would “pause” its aggressive reopening as it deals with a surge in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations that has made it a virus hot spot.The suspension of elective surgeries is designed to protect hospital space in the Dallas, Houston, Austin and San Antonio areas.
Statewide, the number of COVID-19 patients has more than doubled in two weeks. Texas has reported more than 11,000 new cases in the previous two days alone.
18 family members test positive for COVID-19 following birthday party in Texas The pause on reopening does not roll back previous orders that already allowed much of the economy to reopen.