Texas Gov. Abbott Issues Executive Order Increasing Hospital Capacity, Announces Supply Chain Strike Force for COVID-19 Response
March 23, 2020
March 23, 2020
AUSTIN, Texas, March 23 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
Governor Greg Abbott signed an Executive Order to expand hospital bed capacity as the state responds to the COVID-19 virus. These actions will reinforce Texas' health care capabilities and provide additional space for hospitals to provide care to COVID-19 patients. Under this order, the Governor directed all licensed health care professionals and facilities to postpone all surgeries and procedur . . .
Governor Greg Abbott signed an Executive Order to expand hospital bed capacity as the state responds to the COVID-19 virus. These actions will reinforce Texas' health care capabilities and provide additional space for hospitals to provide care to COVID-19 patients. Under this order, the Governor directed all licensed health care professionals and facilities to postpone all surgeries and procedur . . .