Texas ordered a halt on surgical abortion procedures Monday because of the growing coronavirus epidemic, two days after officials in Ohio issued a similar order
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Planned Parenthood, which operates some of the state's abortion-providing health clinics, said in a statement that they are still reviewing the Texas order. "Along with other health care providers, Planned Parenthood health centers are conserving needed health care resources and committed to protecting the health and safety of our patients and staff," they continued.
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