Abbott: Economy Will Start Reopening In Phases

(Austin, TX) — Governor Greg Abbott believes the economy can start reopening soon.

He announced on Friday a plan to loosen certain restrictions on medical procedures starting April 22nd. The state’s retail sector will be allowed to provide to-go services starting this Friday. The governor plans to announce more business openings a week from today, but says the state will study comprehensive testing and whether the vulnerable will stay protected.

Abbott noted hundreds of people have recovered from the virus and the worst may be behind us.