Gov. Abbott hints at easing coronavirus restrictions

[TexasTowelie]

Gov. Greg Abbott appears poised to ease coronavirus restrictions, citing a decline in hospitalizations across the state.

“Since my last orders in July, Covid numbers have declined — most importantly hospitalizations,” he tweeted Monday evening. “I hope to provide updates next week about next steps.”

The governor did not provide additional information, and a spokesman for Abbott did not return requests for comment.

Link to tweet

The tweet was in response to a complaint about restrictions on restaurants. In late June, Abbott rolled back occupancy limits for restaurants from 75% to 50% amid rising cases. At the same time, he shuttered bars.

Read more: https://www.statesman.com/news/20200902/gov-abbott-hints-at-easing-coronavirus-restrictions

[calguy]

1. Like it worked so well last.

Just in time for football season.

[Midnightwalk]

2. Every time the curve starts flattening or declining

We do stupid things to start it up again. Schools reopening hasn’t spiked the cases fast enough so let’s get rid of all the restrictions.

It’s why politics sucks so much in this country. Too many can’t remember what happened a month ago let alone a year or a decade ago. It’s like living in a school of goldfish except goldfish actually have memories.

I heard it’s going to get cold somewhere so global warming must be a hoax too (sarcasm).

[Laura PourMeADrink]

3. Again, like clockwork, the day after trump claims they are turning

everything back on....Abbott got a call from trump. Abbott says, "yes master".

[LeftInTX]

4. Agh..

[Javaman]

5. and here comes the predicted second wave, egged on by asshole abbott.

damn, he's such a fucking idiot