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Nearly 20% of all coronavirus deaths in Texas were reported in the past week
Nearly 20% of all coronavirus deaths in Texas were reported in the past week

Nearly 20% of all coronavirus deaths in Texas were reported in the past week

Fri, 08/07/2020 - 12:00am

The Texas Tribune is using data from the Texas Department of State Health Services to track how many people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Texas each day. The state data comes from 57 city and county health departments, about 600 hospitals and 340 laboratories and the state vital records registration. It may not represent all cases of the disease given limited testing.

With school reopening, Abbott sets off another debate over whether local or state officials are in control

With school reopening, Abbott sets off another debate over whether local or state officials are in control

Fri, 08/07/2020 - 12:00am

Last week, Gov. Greg Abbott moved to block local health authorities from shutting down classrooms before the school year has started. Since then, he has repeatedly said he is trusting local school leaders to decide whether and how to bring students back to classrooms this fall.

Texas reports 322 new deaths, but lowers previous death count after discovering error
Texas reports 322 new deaths, but lowers previous death count after discovering error

Texas reports 322 new deaths, but lowers previous death count after discovering error

Fri, 07/31/2020 - 12:00am

The Texas Tribune is using data from the Texas Department of State Health Services to track how many people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Texas each day. The state data comes from local health officials, and it may not represent all cases of the disease given limited testing. Here's what we know about the daily numbers.

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