Texas doctors respond to mask repeal: We have 'capacity' but not 'morale' for another surge

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Mar 03, 2021 Texas doctors respond to mask repeal: We have 'capacity' but not 'morale' for another surge Some of Texas' top doctors warned Wednesday that Gov. Greg Abbott's unexpected order to ditch the mask mandate and lift coronavirus restrictions could result in a new surge of Covid-19 infections and deaths. And while hospitals now have enough masks, ventilators and emergency room space to treat a new wave of patients, doctors say there is an acute shortage of staffers who aren't already stressed out and exhausted from battling the pandemic for more than a year.  Read More Get the NBC News Mobile App Follow NBC News Check out all of NBCNEWS Newsletters here. Update Preferences | Unsubscribe | Contact | Privacy Update Preferences Unsubscribe Contact Privacy