Far-right conspiracy theory outlet Infowars is organizing a second rally in Austin, TX, after host Owen Shroyer held a gathering at the Texas Capitol steps on April 18. During the April 18 rally, a few hundred people stood in close quarters with Shroyer and Infowars founder Alex Jones.

Texas is currently under a stay-at-home order because of the novel coronavirus outbreak. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has begun issuing executive orders to lessen some restrictions, though social distancing guidelines remain. For example, while state parks have reopened, park visitors are not supposed to gather in groups of more than five.

During the April 18 rally, Shroyer -- who has said that reports of large numbers of U.S. coronavirus deaths are Chinese government propaganda and has repeatedly promoted the conspiracy theory that hospitals are actually empty -- led participants in chants, which included one calling for the firing of Dr. Anthony Fauci. Jones made an appearance and, after speaking, walked through the crowd and shook hands.