(Austin, TX) -- Yesterday, Governor Abbott announced several actions the state is taking to deal with the recent surge in COVID hospitalizations. The Governor said the Texas Department of State Health Services will start bringing in healthcare workers from out-of-state, and plans to expand the number of antibody infusion centers. Abbott is also asking Texas hospitals to once again postpone nonessential medical procedures, but it is not yet known if that will happen. The Governor urged Texans to get vaccinated, stating that it is the best defense against COVID-19.