Texas records zero COVID deaths two months after being accused of ‘Neanderthal thinking’ by Biden

Published May 17, 2021 12:00am ET



Texas recorded zero COVID-19 deaths on Sunday, months after President Joe Biden criticized the state for relaxing pandemic restrictions too soon.

State healthcare data shows that the state’s zero COVID death day was its first in about 14 months. The state also saw a 13-month low in cases and an 11-month low in hospitalizations, according to Gov. Greg Abbott.

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