Coronavirus: Williamson County Cases Increase To 63

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TX — Health officials on Thursday disclosed the diagnosis of eight new coronavirus cases, bringing the total to 63.

Demographic data related the new cases are reported on a dashboard located at www.wcchd.org/COVID-19/dashboard.php. The dashboard is updated just past noon daily by Williamson County and Cities Health District officials.

As they do each time they provide a new COVID-19 count, county health officials provided advice to those who think they might be infected by the virus. Those with symptoms of respiratory illness including cough, fever and shortness of breath, are urged to contact your health care provider. Health officials underscored the importance of calling ahead before arriving at a clinic, urgent care or emergency department to avoid potential spread.

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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.

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