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Collected Item: “Government Officials Send Coronavirus Safety Tips via Text Message”

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Government Officials Send Coronavirus Safety Tips via Text Message

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Yesterday, late in the afternoon, I received two text messages which appear to come from Austin, Texas officials warning me of the increase spread of coronavirus in the area and encouraging me to take precations. They also encouraged people staying home and enjoying the upcoming fourth of July holiday with only their household members. After receiving these two text messages, in both English and Spanish, I also received a phone call with a recorded message expressing similar things. It should also be noted that I do not live in Austin or Travis County. I'm in the suburb of Leander in Williamson County.

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text message, phone call, local government, warning, precautions, household

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Chris Twing

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2020-07-01
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