Williamson County confirms 45 more cases of coronavirus June 19

The Williamson County and Cities Health District confirmed 45 additional cases of the coronavirus on June 19, bringing the total to 1,159. Of those, 647 have recovered, per the report.

Currently, 16 patients are hospitalized, eight are in intensive care, and three are on a ventilator, it said.

The WCCHD also reported 49% of beds and 76% of ventilators are available.

On June 18, the county reported 1,114 total cases.

While the numbers continue to increase, county officials said they do not intend on placing any new restrictions or closures. Instead, the county will focus on the number of patients in the hospital, in intensive care and on ventilators. County officials maintain the importance of wearing masks and maintaining 6 feet of distance.

Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell said June 18 he has no intention of mandating masks be worn in businesses or in public similar to what is being done in neighboring counties.

Here is an update on the cities of residence of confirmed cases, according to the WCCHD.

• Austin: 74
• Cedar Park: 126
• Georgetown: 171
• Hutto: 76
• Leander: 83
• Round Rock: 494
• Other: 135

Officials said the county is not legally able to release the specific counts in cities with fewer than 20,000 residents. For more information, such as gender and age breakdowns, visit the county’s dashboard.