Posted on 04/27/2020 12:51:23 PM PDT by abb
Posted at 2:40 PM, Apr 27, 2020 and last updated 2:47 PM, Apr 27, 2020
The governor announced his plan to reopen the state in a press conference on Monday.
Since March, he says he has started putting steps in place to control the spread of COVID-19 by sheltering in place and restricting travel into the state. The executive order for the stay-at-home order will expire as scheduled on April 30.
He started his announcement by thanking the strike force in charge of coming up with a plan to reopen the state, safely.
He said that all businesses will not be able to open all at once. Singapore is dealing with a second wave, and China is dealing with more cases due to opening too quickly, he said.
"We aren't going to open up and hope for the best," he said.
Texas will open in phases, he said. Phase one starts May 1, and phase 2 can start as early as May 18.
The most important element of phase 1 is keeping the vulnerable safe, Abbott said.
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Phase 1 will emphasize the importance of vulnerable populations remaining at home and encouraging businesses to help limit exposure to those most vulnerable. Senior living centers will enforce more CDC guidelines.
All retails shops, restaurants, movie theaters, malls can return to 25 percent capacity on May 1. Museums and libraries can also return to 25 percent capacity.
However, interactive exhibits will remain closed.
Outdoor sports activities are allowed in groups of 4.
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Abbott said that although we have one of the highest recovery rates in the country, we must not forget the people that died in this pandemic.
The state is working on filling unemployment claims. They have more than triple the Texas Workforce Commission staff to help with the needs.
He said that $2 billion of unemployment benefits have been paid out.
I say we have a Gol Dang BBQ!
Good.
I have had a haircut appointment since before the mandatory lockdown. Scheduled this Friday. May 1.
I’m betting my barber will be open, ready for business.
So Golf is OK, and 2 on 2 hoops, baseball out, football out, and no fans.
What does that mean? Fire capacity?
Outdoor sports activities are allowed in groups of 4.
We are not worthy!!
And old coots like BBQ too!
Seating cap, as set by fire marshall.
“All retails shops, restaurants, movie theaters, malls can return to 25 percent capacity on May 1.”
Those that haven’t closed permanently because of this stopid Dem Panic, that is...
WA will be the last one to open.
FINALLY...someone grew some real balls and has seen thru this stupid BS for what it really was. You go, Gov. Abbott!!!! Let er rip!!!
If I’m a Texan will I only have to pay 25% of my rent, 25% if my taxes?
And know how to run a smoker better.
‘You go, Gov. Abbott!!!! Let er rip!!!’
any bets on how long before Trump says he’s dissapointed...?
Gov. Kay Ivey expected to discuss future of Alabama stay-at-home order Tuesday
https://www.wkrg.com/health/coronavirus/some-mississippi-retailers-re-open-after-mandatory-closures/
Some Mississippi retailers re-open after mandatory closures
Good news.
Even with a mask and a mess of sanitizer, it was a joy to get a haircut here in Georgia this afternoon.
https://www.newsherald.com/news/2020042 ... ach-access
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Beachgoers could soon have unrestricted access to the beach.
Panama City Beach announced on Monday that it will hold a special city council meeting at 9 a.m. Thursday to discuss topics including “unrestricted reopening of the sandy Gulf beach.”
During Thursday’s meeting, the PCB council will also discuss “limited use of certain public outdoor areas for commercial and rental use and any other action necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare against the spread and effects of COVID-19.”
The meeting will be broadcast live on the city’s website. More information will be released as it becomes available.
25% or even 50% capacity will be too little to late for many. Some idiot in government must think most business’s have a 500% profit margin.
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