Uncertainty, anger, joy: Businesses react to Texas governor dropping mask mandate
(WorldNews Business)

Business operators in Austin and throughout Central Texas expressed a mix of uncertainty, anger and relief after Gov. Greg Abbott`s announced that he`s lifting the mask mandate in Texas and allowing businesses to return to 100% capacity beginning March 10. That news drew criticism from some in the business community, who said dropping the mask order would increase the risk of workers and consumers contracting COVID-19 – but it won praise from others, who said recent declines in cases justify the decision to allow businesses to get back to more normal operations. Laura Huffman, CEO of the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, said continuing to wear masks in public will serve the entire...