Coronavirus: 1 More Death Reported In Williamson County

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TX — Another person has died of the coronavirus in Williamson County, health officials said on Sunday.

Williamson County and Cities Health District said the historical fatality count remained at 35 because the death of a man in his 70s ultimately could not be confirmed to be a coronavirus-positive death. Health officials on June 26 reported three new deaths before subtracting one from the official fatality count.

The latest victim succumbing to the respiratory illness reported on Sunday was a man in his 40s, health officials said. The health district is precluded from providing further details given patient privacy laws, officials noted.

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“We are heartbroken to hear of another death due to COVID-19 in our community," Williamson County Bill Gravell said in a prepared statement. "We send our deepest thoughts and prayers to this person's family and friends as they mourn this great loss. We need to take this virus seriously and use the tools we have to slow the spread of COVID-19."

The judge repeated the need for safeguards to help blunt the spread of further illness: "This includes washing your hands, using six feet of social distance between you and other people, wearing a mask, and staying home if you feel sick,” Gravell said.

Previous coverage:

• Coronavirus: 69 New Cases In Williamson County, 3 More Deaths
• Coronavirus: 80 More Cases In WilCo Bring Count To 1,850

The Williamson County and Cities Health District statistical dashboard indicates there have been 2,019 confirmed cases of coronavirus in WilCo — an increase of 169 from Saturday. The number of active cases grew to 1,115 — a growth of 144 since Saturday. The number of current active cases of the respiratory illness outstrip the 835 recoveries reported on Sunday by 280.

For more information on the latest COVID-19 cases count in Williamson County, visit the Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) dashboard located at www.wcchd.org/COVID-19/dashboard.php. The dashboard information is updated daily by 4:3o p.m. daily.

Those with symptoms of respiratory illness such as cough, fever and shortness of breath, are urged to contact their health care providers. However, health officials stress the importance of calling ahead before arriving at a clinic, urgent care or emergency department to avoid potential spread.

For information on the county response to COVID-19, go to www.wilco.org/COVID-19.