Coronavirus: 1 More Positive Test In WilCo Brings Total To 9

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TX — Another positive test for new coronavirus has been confirmed in Williamson County, bringing the regional illness count to nine, officials said on Saturday.

The latest person to be afflicted with the respiratory ailment is described as a woman in her 20s with unknown exposure history, according to the Williamson County and Cities Health District.

"At this stage information is very limited, WCCHD and Williamson County will share more as it becomes available and necessary to protect the health of the public," officials wrote in a press advisory.

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Health officials urged those with symptoms of respiratory illness — including cough, fever and shortness of breath — to contact your health care provider. It is important to call ahead before arriving at a clinic, urgent care or emergency department to avoid potential spread, health officials noted.

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