Coronavirus: WilCo Illness Count 486, No New Deaths

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TX — The total number of coronavirus cases in Williamson County stood at 486 on Monday. The death count remained unchanged at 17.

On its dashboard, the Williamson County and Cities Health District noted that 268 patients have recovered since contracting the virus that causes respiratory illness.

As of Monday, the number of open cases of illness among the cities within the county's boundaries (including a sliver of Austin) was:

• Austin: 6
• Cedar Park: 8
• Georgetown: 36
• Hutto: 11
• Leander: 6
• Round Rock: 121
• Other cities: 21

For additional details on the latest COVID-19 cases count in the region, visit the Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) dashboard located at www.wcchd.org/COVID-19/dashboard.php. Updates also are available on the health district's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/WCCHD/ for updates.

Those exhibiting symptoms of respiratory illness — including cough, fever and shortness of breath — are urged to contact their health care provider. However, health officials stress the importance of calling ahead before arriving at a clinic, urgent care or emergency department to avoid potential spread of illness.
For information on the county response to COVID-19, go to www.wilco.org/COVID-19.

A screenshot from the Williamson County and Cities Health District on May 18 shows current data as compared to the previous 24 hours.

A screenshot from the Williamson County and Cities Health District on May 18 shows historical data related to the illness count.