Williamson County confirms 9 new cases of coronavirus May 15

Williamson County and Cities Health District reported nine new cases of coronavirus May 15, bringing the county total to 451, according to a daily report.

Of the 451 confirmed cases, 255 have recovered, the report said.

Currently, 12 patients are hospitalized; five are in the intensive care unit; and three patients are on a ventilator, per the report.

On May 14, the county reported three additional deaths. They were a man in his 90s, a woman in her 90s and a woman over 100 years old, the report said.

The county is also ramping up testing, adding testing for nonsymptomatic residents through a partnership with Family Emergency Room on May 13.

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

• Austin: 26
• Cedar Park: 33
• Georgetown: 54
• Hutto: 32
• Leander: 39
• Round Rock: 219
• Other: 48

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.