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New pandemic clampdowns in Texas, Florida rattle business owners
Texas and Florida were fuming on Friday after state officials abruptly slapped new restrictions on their businesses due to a spike in new COVID-19 cases.Owners warned the sudden reversals, just weeks after accelerated reopenings, will drive some out of business."You can't turn a bar into an UberEats," said Jeff Kaplan, co-owner of Houston's Axelrad Beer Garden. He said businesses could not stay afloat relying on the new rules that provide to-go sales but not alcohol consumption on the premises.Houston officials advised residents to stay home, Texas ordered doctors to end elective surgeries as new coronavirus cases set records on three consecutive days.