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Texas Governor Says ‘Massive’ Virus Outbreak Sweeping the State

  • New cases, hospitalizations surge as state posts worst day yet
  • Houston police to crack down on bars, clubs for masks, spacing
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Coronavirus Cases Top 2.3 Million in U.S., Houston Hospitals Filling Up
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Texas is experiencing a “massive outbreak” as Covid-19 cases multiply, Governor Greg Abbott said on Wednesday as hospital systems in the state’s biggest cities strained to handle the influx of patients.

Texas posted its worst day so far for new cases, with a jump of 5,551 to 125,921, according to the state health department. The 4.6% one-day rise exceeded the 3.7% seven-day average. Hospitalizations climbed by 7.3% to 4,389.