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Hidalgo orders Harris County gyms, bars, salons closed through May 20

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La Fisheria has boarded up its windows with positive messages while still providing togo services Tuesday, April 28, 2020, in downtown Houston.
1of68La Fisheria has boarded up its windows with positive messages while still providing togo services Tuesday, April 28, 2020, in downtown Houston.Photo: Yi-Chin Lee, Staff photographer
Andy DeGroff, manager of Fitness Unlimited, carries out fitness supplies to Steve Strauss' vehicle on Saturday, March 28, 2020 in Houston. Local exercise equipment stores have seen a significant spike in sales after the coronavirus pandemic closed gyms.
2of68Andy DeGroff, manager of Fitness Unlimited, carries out fitness supplies to Steve Strauss' vehicle on Saturday, March 28, 2020 in Houston. Local exercise equipment stores have seen a significant spike in sales after the coronavirus pandemic closed gyms.Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographer
Alfredo Gutierrez, left, fills out paperwork as Conner Scott donates plasma at Houston Methodist Hospital on Friday, May 15, 2020 in Houston. Scott, a sophomore at Texas A&M University, has donated his plasma for a Houston Methodist study seven times since recovering from COVID-19 in late March. He researched plasma treatments himself before deciding to contribute. “It’s pretty selfish if I have something that could help people and I’m not doing anything about it,” he said.
3of68Alfredo Gutierrez, left, fills out paperwork as Conner Scott donates plasma at Houston Methodist Hospital on Friday, May 15, 2020 in Houston. Scott, a sophomore at Texas A&M University, has donated his plasma for a Houston Methodist study seven times since recovering from COVID-19 in late March. He researched plasma treatments himself before deciding to contribute. “It’s pretty selfish if I have something that could help people and I’m not doing anything about it,” he said.Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff photographer


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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, wary of the continued threat of the novel coronavirus, on Friday evening ordered all nonessential businesses not reopened by Gov. Greg Abbott to remain closed until May 20.

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These firms include: gyms, public pools, amusement parks, bowling alleys, concert and bingo halls, game rooms, indoor sports facilities, barbers, hair and nail salons, as well as massage, tattoo and piercing parlors.

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