8 Coronavirus Cases Now Confirmed In Williamson County

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TX — An additional case of COVID-19 has emerged in Williamson County, bringing the total illness count to eight, officials said in a press advisory.

The latest person to be afflicted with the respiratory ailment was described as a woman in her 40s with exposure to an area with community spread, according to Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) officials.

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

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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.

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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.