Why Texas is seeing a surge in coronavirus cases

For months, the state was doing well. Cases were low and the economy had just reopened. Now, it's one of the most recent coronavirus hotspots in the United States, seeing upwards of 6,000 new cases every day and hospitals are reaching capacity.

Why the sudden surge?

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