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Texas Governor Hits 'Pause' On Further Reopening, Amid COVID-19 Surge

Gov. Greg Abbott said the temporary measure will help the state "corral the spread" of COVID-19 in Texas, which has seen a sharp rise in cases and hospitalizations in recent weeks.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the state will put a hold on further reopening as it contends with rising numbers of coronavirus cases and hospitalizations.

Updated at 12:45 p.m. ET

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has announced the state will "pause" any further reopening of its economy for now, a day after he said that Texas is facing a "massive outbreak" of the coronavirus.

"As we experience an increase in both positive COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, we are focused on strategies that slow the spread

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