Monday, September 21, 2020
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CDT
On Thursday, September 17th, Governor Greg Abbott announced increased openings for Texas businesses in trauma service areas where COVID-19 hospitalizations make up less than 15 percent of total hospitalizations. What will this more targeted approach mean for both the economy and public health? Is this the right approach and what should Texans expect as openings expand?
Speakers
- Kevin Roberts, Ph.D. (Moderator) – Executive Director, Texas Public Policy Foundation
- Ben Edwards, M.D. (Panelist) – Founder and Medical Director, Veritas Medical (Lubbock, Abilene, and San Angelo, Texas)
- The Honorable Chuck DeVore (Panelist) – Vice President of National Initiatives, Texas Public Policy Foundation
- Vance Ginn, Ph.D. (Panelist)- Chief Economist, Texas Public Policy Foundation