Texas reports all-time daily high in COVID-19 cases as hospitalizations surge
Coronavirus surges in Texas
As Texas reported 5,000 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, Governor Greg Abbott asked residents to stay home and gave officials more powers to clampdown on gatherings.
Watch:
Governor Abbott reporting on the latest coronavirus figures, said: "Today, Texas will report an all-time high in the number of cases of people testing positive." The Texas health department reported 5,489 new cases which is an all-time daily high.
Earlier, Texas allowed gathering of over 500 people however with the spurt of cases it has been whittled down to 100 people.
Also Read:One metre or two? How social distancing affects COVID-19 risk
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
National Handloom Day 2026: From Alia Bhatt to Samantha Ruth Prabhu; Actresses who celebrated India's textile heritage as brides
)
The Royals enter the Doctor Who universe: King Charles and Queen Camilla beam into Commonwealth Games in TARDIS
)
Unitree Robotics targets $9 billion valuation in landmark IPO backed by DeepSeek and Tencent
)
Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata OTT: When will Kangana Ranaut's film stream online?
)
Major relief for TN CM Vijay as wife Sangeetha withdraws infidelity and divorce petition
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
How many soldiers operate one S-400 battery?
)
Rockstar to unveil GTA 6 extended look ahead of November launch
)
‘Fake news’: MEA rejects report claiming India sought defence pact with Israel after Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey deal
)
Russia forms Ukrainian Volunteer Spetsnaz Brigade to fight Ukraine
)
Drug-resistant fungus that hides in hair and enters bloodstream reported in 23 US states
)
India avoids higher US tariff, secures lower 10% rate. Here's how
)
Technology transfer deal boosts India's defence manufacturing ambitions
)
Border row erupts in Europe after Ceuta crossings, Spain imposes border controls on Italy
)
Morale plummets on USS Abraham Lincoln: Are US sailors reaching a breaking point? | GRAVITAS
)
'Security can't be bought with Pakistan, Turkey deal': Iran tells Saudi Arabia
)
Primetime trailer: Robert Pattinson channels Chris Hansen in A24's dark crime thriller
)
Lightning bolt strikes football field in Thailand, killing a player during a match
)
US loses 23,000 jobs in July as labour market slowdown deepens
)
Colombia’s new president Abelardo de la Espriella vows to ‘defeat narco-terrorists’, signals hardline shift
)
Thailand teen killed grandparents before shooting teachers at school – What we know about suspect
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
New Friday OTT releases (August 7, 2026): Operation Safed Sagar, Vadhandhi, Main Vaapis Aaunga- 6 movies and TV shows on Netflix, Prime Video and more
)
Pentagon releases new batch of 41 UFO files, including videos and images
)
Thailand: 14-year-old goes on rampage, kills grandparents, teachers & self | Gravitas
)
Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth scripts history as Indian Air Force gets its first woman ‘Top Gun’ pilot
)
Trump says Iranian school bombing photos could be AI-generated - 'I don’t think...'
)
IAF officer held for sharing sensitive information in 'honey trap' case, booked under Official Secrets Act
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Why the Su-30MKI doesn't need external fuel tanks to fly vast distances
)
US Senate passes sweeping Russia Sanctions Bill targeting energy revenue
)
India officially names 27 places in Arunachal to counter China's renaming claims
)
Trump calls White House ballroom ruling a 'national disgrace' as court says Congress approval needed
)
US sanctions Iran’s crypto network after Strait of Hormuz attacks, offers $15m bounty for intel on IRGC finance
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Why the Su-30MKI is one of the heaviest fighters ever built
)
Chilling video shows students take cover as teen opens fire at Thai school
)
Reese Witherspoon's father hospitalised after poolside incident in Nashville: Report
"The hospitalization rate is at an all-time high," the Texas governor said, adding, "The coronavirus is serious. It's spreading in Brazos County, across the entire state of Texas."
Houston is among the areas hit hard due to the virus. The Texas governor ordered the health agency to enact new safety standards for child care centres during COVID-19 pandemic as hospitalizations has seen a surge in recent weeks
“Today’s proclamation and emergency rules will aid in that effort in two key ways: allowing restrictions on large gatherings where COVID-19 is easily spread and implementing a statewide standard of infection control for child care centres,” Abbot asserted after stating that data showed that the virus had spread from gatherings and child care centres.
“Before today, they were recommendations. As of today, they are now requirements,” Abbot told a local news channel. The Texas governor had earlier warned that the virus was spreading at "an unacceptable rate in Texas” even as he asked Texans to wear masks and continue social distancing in order toslow the rise in hospitalizations.