As early July, there were 950 reported positive cases of COVID-19 — 307 children and 643 staff members — at 668 child care locations. Statewide, 12,207 licensed child care operations are open, and total reported coronavirus cases have risen from 59 cases in mid-May and 576 on June 23. The rise comes as experts and health officials appear to diverge on how risky it is for children to gather in group settings like daycare and school classrooms.

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From the Texas Trial Lawyers Association news release.