Greg Abbott announced Tuesday he's lifting the mask mandate in Texas, even as health officials warn not to ease safety restrictions. Abbott made the announcement during a Lubbock Chamber of Commerce event where he issued an executive order rescinding most of his earlier executive orders like the mask mandate. Also announced Tuesday, Abbott said businesses of any type will be allowed to open 100% beginning March 10. However, health experts say relaxing restrictions now could lead to another surge, especially with the variants spreading. In the last year, Texans have "mastered the daily habits to avoid getting Covid," Abbott said.

Source: The Nation March 02, 2021 21:05 UTC