The county also added two new deaths during that time, bringing the total to 457, it said.
Counted deaths are of those who have COVID-19 listed as a direct cause of death on the death certificate. The total does not include deaths of people who had COVID-19 but died of an unrelated cause, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services dashboard. This method may delay reporting by weeks or even months due to paperwork, county health officials have said.
Williamson County continues to be in the orange phase of community spread, which indicates high spread level. Local health officials still recommend individuals wear a mask and maintain 6 feet of distance from those not in their household.
According to the dashboard, 21.28% of Williamson County residents are fully vaccinated, and 37.92% have received at least one shot. Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell said the county anticipates about 80% of residents will want a vaccine.
In addition, about 20% of COVID-19 hospital beds are available, and 20% of COVID-19 ICU beds are available, it said.
The seven-day rolling positive rate, or the rate at which tests for the coronavirus return positive, is 3.94%.
Total cases by cities of residence, including probable cases, according to the WCCHD, are as follows.
- Austin: 3,603
- Cedar Park: 2,798
- Georgetown: 8,023
- Hutto: 2,764
- Leander: 3,171
- Round Rock: 10,173
- Other: 5,050
Here is a breakdown of deaths by city, according to the WCCHD.
- Austin: 22
- Cedar Park: 69
- Georgetown: 117
- Other: 92
- Round Rock: 157