El Paso County in Texas has ordered a curfew between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. after hospitals and intensive care units reached full capacity due to a surge of COVID-19 cases.
County Judge Ricardo Samaniego announced the curfew on Sunday evening, requiring residents of the county and El Paso City to stay at home, except those who provide essential services. Violations are punishable by a $500 fine, reported the El Paso Times.
