9:24 PM on May 14, 2020 CDTDallas County could see 800 new COVID-19 infections each day by early July — about three times the current level — if people continue interacting as much or more than they are now, according to new forecasts from disease experts at UT Southwestern Medical Center.The projections come as some businesses have begun operating at limited capacity and gyms and manufacturing plants are set to do so Monday. are some of the most detailed yet for the region. The researchers note that the projections can change and, like weather forecasts, are not perfect predictions of what...…9:24 PM on May 14, 2020 CDTDallas County could see 800 new COVID-19 infections each day by early July — about three times the current level — if people continue interacting as much or more than they are now, according to new forecasts from disease experts at UT Southwestern Medical Center.The projections come as some businesses have begun operating at limited capacity and gyms and manufacturing plants are set to do so Monday. are some of the most detailed yet for the region. The researchers note that the projections can change and, like weather forecasts, are not perfect predictions of what...WW…

7:09 PM on Mar 3, 2021 CSTAUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott’s four medical advisers were not all on board with his move to end the state’s coronavirus restrictions -- or even included in the decision.“I don’t think this is the right time,” said advisor Mark McClellan, former commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, adding he was not consulted before the decision.“Texas has been making some real progress but it’s too soon for full reopening and to stop masking around others,” McClellan said in an email.From the start of the pandemic, Abbott said he would rely on data and doctors to...…7:09 PM on Mar 3, 2021 CSTAUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott’s four medical advisers were not all on board with his move to end the state’s coronavirus restrictions -- or even included in the decision.“I don’t think this is the right time,” said advisor Mark McClellan, former commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, adding he was not consulted before the decision.“Texas has been making some real progress but it’s too soon for full reopening and to stop masking around others,” McClellan said in an email.From the start of the pandemic, Abbott said he would rely on data and doctors to...WW…

8:52 AM on Mar 2, 2021 CST — Updated at 7:16 PM on Mar 2, 2021 CSTUpdated at 7:16 p.m. with additional details and reaction.AUSTIN — Texans will no longer be required to wear a face mask in public, and all businesses will be able open at full capacity starting next week, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday.The Republican made the sweeping move — on Texas Independence Day — even though public health officials say restrictions are still critical to control the pandemic, which has killed more than 42,500 Texans.Abbott cited growing vaccination rates for his decision, though fewer than 2 million...…8:52 AM on Mar 2, 2021 CST — Updated at 7:16 PM on Mar 2, 2021 CSTUpdated at 7:16 p.m. with additional details and reaction.AUSTIN — Texans will no longer be required to wear a face mask in public, and all businesses will be able open at full capacity starting next week, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday.The Republican made the sweeping move — on Texas Independence Day — even though public health officials say restrictions are still critical to control the pandemic, which has killed more than 42,500 Texans.Abbott cited growing vaccination rates for his decision, though fewer than 2 million...WW…

4:16 PM on Nov 13, 2020 CSTAUSTIN — Over 1 million Texans have now tested positive for COVID-19, and with holidays approaching, experts warn that the current surge of cases will swell even further.Dallas Countythis week, logging more than 1,400 positive test results on Tuesday. Hospitals with coronavirus patients, and the . Case counts statewide have rebounded to July Fourth levels that at the time were alarming enough for Gov. Greg Abbott to impose a mask mandate, which remains in effect. University of Texas at Austin scientists that the disease could claim 1,000 more Texans by the end of...…4:16 PM on Nov 13, 2020 CSTAUSTIN — Over 1 million Texans have now tested positive for COVID-19, and with holidays approaching, experts warn that the current surge of cases will swell even further.Dallas Countythis week, logging more than 1,400 positive test results on Tuesday. Hospitals with coronavirus patients, and the . Case counts statewide have rebounded to July Fourth levels that at the time were alarming enough for Gov. Greg Abbott to impose a mask mandate, which remains in effect. University of Texas at Austin scientists that the disease could claim 1,000 more Texans by the end of...WW…