Coronavirus: WilCo Illness Count Grows To 158, 5 Fatalities

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TX — County health officials said two more people have come down with the new coronavirus — bringing the total to 158 — and a fifth county resident has died from the respiratory illness as of Tuesday.

The latest person to die of the illness was a man in his 30s, according to the Williamson County and Cities Health District. Health officials cited privacy protection laws for not being able to provide more specifics.

“We are saddened to learn of the passing of our fifth victim of COVID-19," Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell said in a prepared statement. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Every time we have someone who loses their life to this disease, I am mindful of the families, the kids and grandkids, who have to handle this loss. For those who have lost loved ones, this is a nightmare.”

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Additional COVID-19 deaths and cases will be reported on the dashboard located at www.wcchd.org/COVID-19/dashboard.php. The dashboard is updated just past noon daily. Cases in "Other cities in Williamson County" column are a combined total that include cities with populations below 20,000 and unincorporated Williamson to protect the privacy of resident

Those with symptoms of respiratory illness — including cough, fever and shortness of breath — please 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.

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.