Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared a public health disaster amid the COVID-19 outbreak. The order will close restaurant dining rooms and schools. It will take effect at midnight, March 19, and will go through midnight on April 3. FULL STORY: http://bit.ly/2U0SFU2
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