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Texas reports record number of new COVID-19 cases with 8,258

Erica Davis
David J. Phillip/AP
Harris County Precinct One Outreach Director Erica Davis, left, wears a face shield while handing out gloves and masks in the Acres Homes community Tuesday, April 14, 2020, in Houston. The Community Outreach Division of the Harris County Precinct One Constable's Office distributed masks and gloves to residents living in one of the areas hardest hit locally by COVID-19. Donated boxes of food from Houston businessman and philanthropists Jim McIngvale, owner of Gallery Furniture, were also distributed. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Erica Davis
Posted at 8:20 PM, Jul 04, 2020
and last updated 2020-07-04 21:20:43-04

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas reported its highest daily increase in the number of confirmed coronavirus cases Saturday with 8,258, as hospitalizations continued to climb.

Texas began mandating face coverings Friday on the orders of Gov. Greg Abbott.

The mask order came as Texans entered the Fourth of July weekend.

The order is the most dramatic about-face the Republican governor has made as he retreats from what stood out as one of the swiftest reopenings in America.

Texas health officials say the total number of reported cases is now at 191,790. Health officials also report 33 additional deaths, for a total of 2,608.

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