Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a nearly statewide mask mandate on Thursday as the state contends with a worsening coronavirus outbreak.

“We have the ability to keep businesses open and move our economy forward so that Texans can continue to earn a paycheck, but it requires each of us to do our part to protect one another — and that means wearing a face covering in public spaces,” Abbott said.

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