Much of Texas began mandating face coverings Friday on the orders of Gov. Greg Abbott. The mask order carries a $250 fine. The order is the most dramatic about-face that Abbott has made as he retreats from what stood out as one of America's swiftest reopenings.
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Texas health officials on Saturday said the state's total number of confirmed coronavirus cases is now at 191,790. State health officials also reported 33 additional deaths linked to COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus. That brings Texas' total to 2,608 deaths. Hospitalizations stood at 7,890 on Saturday, an increase of 238 from Friday.
According to Dr. Ogechika Alozie, a physician and infectious diseases expert in El Paso and member of the Texas Medical Association's COVID-19 Task Force, a risk assessment chart was created to help people gauge their risk levels when doing activities such as going to the gym or going grocery shopping.
KNOW YOUR RISK DURING COVID-19 WITH THE CHART BELOW:
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The Associated Press contributed to this report.