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BY: community impact staff

Since February, Community Impact Newspaper journalists have been covering what the coronavirus pandemic means at the local level for residents, businesses and local government entities across three major metro areas in Texas.

The articles below highlight coverage from our journalists in Houston, Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth to provide more insight on topics such as contact tracing, testing and other issues related to the pandemic. Our team is speaking with health experts, political leaders, residents and business owners on a regular basis to help inform all readers.

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Montgomery County's 2nd vaccine hub set in The Woodlands; Conroe hub, public health district to get more doses

By Ben Thompson
10:28 AM Jan 25, 2021 CST
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To help children of families who are still required to work during this time, YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas announced March 19 that it will be offering emergency child care with permission from Dallas County Health and Human Services. (Courtesy YMCA)
Updated 7:14 PM Mar 19, 2020 CDT
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DFW-area YMCA locations to offer child care for those required to work during pandemic

With new restrictions in place to limit the spread of coronavirus, many businesses are being forced to invent new ways to serve customers at a time when most Americans have been advised to stay in their homes. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Updated 12:07 PM Apr 9, 2020 CDT
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Expert weighs in on survival tactics for Dallas-Fort Worth small businesses feeling strain from coronavirus

Dr. John Hellerstedt, commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services, left, and Gov. Greg Abbott addressed the media from the Texas Capitol on March 13. (Brian Rash/Community Impact Newspaper)
Updated 1:06 PM Mar 19, 2020 CDT
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Gov. Greg Abbott orders Texans to avoid groups of 10; closes bars, gyms and restaurants for dine-in


Texas Gov. Greg Abbott waived regulations to allow restaurants to sell alcohol with food orders. (Christopher Neely/Community Impact Newspaper)
Published 9:39 PM Mar 18, 2020 CDT
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Gov. Greg Abbott waives regulations to allow restaurants to deliver alcohol with food orders

COVID-19 North Texas Relief group members Joel Upton and Adrianne Hudson load food collected March 18 for a senior living facility in Denton County. (Courtesy Adrianne Hudson)
Published 6:02 PM Mar 18, 2020 CDT
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Local Facebook group formed to help those in need in Frisco, surrounding areas

A toll-free number will allow people to visit with a chaplain from the Grapevine-based organization and to receive prayer and encouragement. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Updated 3:43 PM Mar 18, 2020 CDT
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Baptist group sets up hotline to provide access to disaster relief chaplains

Elections are encouraged to be suspended until Nov. 3 in Texas, according to a proclamation by Gov. Greg Abbott on March 18. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Updated 12:46 PM Mar 18, 2020 CDT
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Gov. Greg Abbott issues proclamation allowing local May elections to be postponed to November


Plano City Council approved restrictions to dine-in services at restaurants as well as closures of gyms, movie theaters and bars in an effort to slow the spread of the new coronavirus. (Courtesy city of Plano)
Published 10:53 PM Mar 17, 2020 CDT
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Plano to ban restaurant dine-in services amid closures of bars, movie theaters, gyms as city responds to coronavirus

Sip and Savor announced its closing March 16 in Plano. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Updated 6:40 PM Mar 17, 2020 CDT
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Sip and Savor closes permanently, citing conoravirus reaction as reason

Plano businesses are coping with lower foot traffic as public health officials urge residents to avoid crowds and distance themselves from other people to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus. (Leanne Libby/Community Impact Newspaper)
Updated 5:49 PM Mar 23, 2020 CDT
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Business updates: Restaurants, shops offering delivery, to-go and curbside services in Plano

McKinney City Council member La’Shadion Shemwell, who filed the lawsuit, said through his attorney that he decided to focus instead on serving the city while it handles issues related to the coronavirus outbreak. (Courtesy city of McKinney)
Updated 1:05 PM Mar 20, 2020 CDT
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Council member who sued McKinney drops lawsuit to focus on serving residents during coronavirus outbreak


Lush temporarily closed March 16 at The Shops at Willow Bend in Plano. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Updated 3:08 PM Mar 17, 2020 CDT
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Lush closes temporarily, citing coronavirus concerns

The city of Plano has unveiled a new webpage with resources to aid residents during the coronavirus closures. (Kelley Crimmins/Community Impact Newspaper)
Updated 7:30 PM Mar 22, 2020 CDT
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Latest in Plano: Collin County reports seven new cases as Dallas County orders residents to shelter in place

Plano ISD trustees agreed to continue paying district employees as schools close in response to new coronavirus outbreaks across the country. (Daniel Houston/Community Impact Newspaper)
Updated 11:55 AM Mar 16, 2020 CDT
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Plano ISD board votes to guarantee pay for employees during upcoming school closures

Dr. John Hellerstedt, commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services, left, and Gov. Greg Abbott addressed the media from the Texas Capitol on March 13. (Brian Rash/Community Impact Newspaper)
Updated 2:13 PM Mar 13, 2020 CDT
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Gov. Abbott declares state of disaster for Texas


Plano ISD announced March 12 that it is extending spring break through March 20. (Gavin Pugh/Community Impact Newspaper)
Updated 1:09 PM Mar 15, 2020 CDT
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Plano ISD delays return from spring break, citing coronavirus precautions

Three confirmed cases of coronavirus identified in Collin County. (Adobe Stock)
Updated 3:34 PM Mar 13, 2020 CDT
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Collin County identifies three confirmed cases of coronavirus

Plano AsiaFest, a public annual event at Haggard Park, has been canceled following public health concerns over the novel coronavirus. (Courtesy Plano AsiaFest)
Updated 4:50 PM Mar 13, 2020 CDT
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Organizers cancel AsiaFest; city of Plano, school district prep for possible coronavirus cases

Several cases of coronavirus have been identified in the state of Texas. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Updated 2:17 PM Mar 15, 2020 CDT
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UPDATED: Here is the latest on new coronavirus cases, school closures and event cancellations in Collin County


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