Coronavirus: Williamson County Illness Count Reaches 156

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TX — Williamson County and Cities Health District officials on Monday said one new positive case of new coronavirus was confirmed, bringing the total to 156.

Health officials noted that 99 people so far have recovered from the respiratory illness in Williamson County.

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 residents.

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If you have 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.