In Texas — where 428 have died and 1,522 patients are hospitalized — Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday announced his plan for reopening the state.
On April 20, state parks will reopen, but visitors must wear face masks and cannot gather in groups larger than five.
On April 22, retailers will be permitted to open as “to-go” businesses — without shoppers going inside.
The restriction on elective medical procedures will also end on April 22.
Texas’ schools and colleges will remain closed for the rest of the school year.
