Texas reported 8,258 new cases of coronavirus on Saturday, setting a record for the second time this week and bringing his total number of cases to 191,790.
The state also reported 33 additional COVID-19-related deaths, bringing the death toll to 2,608.
Texas has also reported an increase in hospitalizations, with 7,890 people in hospitals for COVID-19-related illnesses, an increase from 238 since Friday.
Hospitals in at least two Texas counties said they are at full capacity on Saturday as the state continues to see an alarming spike in coronavirus cases.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) issued an executive order Thursday that requires the use of masks in public spaces, although most companies across the state have not yet closed. The mask order carries a $ 250 fine.
Last week, Abbott closed again bars in the lone star state.
“Right now, it’s clear that the increase in cases is largely due to certain types of activities, including Texans who congregate in bars,” he said at the time.
On Friday, the state Republican Party announced that it is moving forward with your convention in person in Houston this month despite the increase in cases.
Republican officials said they plan to adhere to state guidelines, including the Abbott mask requirement. However, all major events, particularly indoors, go against the advice of public health officials.
On Tuesday, Texas officials had announced almost 7,000 new cases of COVID-19, breaking the state record at the time.
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