Politics & Government
City Of Austin: Austin Public Health Marks Over 1,000 Area Deaths From COVID-19
– Following the fastest surge Austin-Travis County has seen, the community surpassed another grim milestone of 1,000 deaths.
September 08, 2021
City of Austin FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Austin, Texas
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"With more cases comes more deaths and while symptoms may be insignificant to you, not wearing a mask, not social distancing, and not staying home when sick, are contributing to the spread that will eventually reach a loved one who dies.” said Dr. Desmar Walkes, Austin-Travis County Health Authority. “We need to work together as individuals to survive as a community.”
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