Texas and other states begin to roll out reopening plans

The governors of Texas and several other states are unveiling timelines for lifting coronavirus restrictions. 

Source: Tom Fox-Pool, 2020 Getty Images / Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the US Army Corps of Engineers and the state are putting up a 250-bed field hospital at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in downtown Dallas during a press conference at the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Sunday, March 29, 2020. The space can expand to nearly 1,400 beds. Joining him are Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd (left) and former State Representative Dr. John Zerwas (right)

Many states are dropping stay-at-home orders as of May 1st.  Texas, Tennessee, Minnesota, and Wisconsin are among the states easing some of the restrictions this week. 

Georgia announced on Monday some businesses, including hair salons and gyms, can reopen this Friday. 

Florida reopened some of its beaches for limited recreational activities. 

South Carolina reportedly plans to follow suit next week. 

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