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This Feb, 25, 2020 file photo show the Preterm building, the busiest abortion clinic in Ohio, in Cleveland. Officials in Texas and Ohio are taking steps aimed at banning most abortions during this phase of the coronavirus outbreak. The clinic is not open on Mondays but said it was continuing to take appointments for later in the week. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

This Feb, 25, 2020 file photo show the Preterm building, the busiest abortion clinic in Ohio, in Cleveland. Officials in Texas and Ohio are taking steps aimed at banning most abortions during this phase of the coronavirus outbreak. The clinic is not open on Mondays but said it was continuing to take appointments for later in the week. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

March 23, 2020

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Texas moves to ban most abortions due to virus outbreak
March 23, 2020 8:14 p.m.

Texas moves to ban most abortions due to virus outbreak

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The governor and attorney general of Texas are moving to ban most abortions in the state during the coronavirus outbreak, declaring they don't qualify as essential surgeries.