Texas governor mandates wearing of face masks

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued an executive order that all Texans don face coverings in public in counties with 20 or more Covid-19 cases.
Texas has seen a surge of hospital admissions in recent days, hitting a record high of more than 8,000 virus cases in a single day on Wednesday.
"Wearing a face covering will help us to keep Texas open for business," Mr Abbott said, announcing the order.
After an initial warning, those who refuse will face a fine up to $250.