Texas Governor Issues Statewide Mask Requirement

Texas Governor Issues Statewide Mask Requirement
Texas Governor Greg Abbott during a press conference at the state capitol in Austin, Texas, on March 29, 2020. Tom Fox-Pool/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday issued a statewide face-covering requirement as the CCP virus outbreak continued to worsen in the state.

“Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order requiring all Texans to wear a face-covering over the nose and mouth in public spaces in counties with 20 or more positive COVID-19 cases, with few exceptions,” the governor’s order read. The order goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Friday.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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