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Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell said the county is receiving about 500 coronavirus test kits a day April 8. (Screenshot courtesy Williamson County)
Officials: Williamson County receiving about 500 coronavirus test kits a day
At an April 8 press conference, Dr. Mark Escott, the Austin Public Health interim health authority, said emergency backup medical facilities will open soon in case local hospitals are not able to provide enough space for coronavirus patients. (Courtesy ATXN)
Austin, Travis County officials planning for up to 1.7 million coronavirus cases, 9,000 deaths in metro
Nearly half of Central Texas residents have completed the 2020 census as of April 6, U.S. Census Bureau data shows. (Graphic by Community Impact staff)
Nearly half of Central Texas residents have completed the census so far
Projections from University of Texas researchers say continued social distancing is working. (Screenshot courtesy University of Texas at Austin)
UPDATED: UT projections say continued social distancing is working
Williamson County extends 'Stay Home Stay Safe' order through April 30. (Ali Linan/Community Impact Newspaper)
JUST IN: Williamson County extends 'Stay Home Stay Safe' order through April 30
Williamson County added $2.5 million to a coronavirus relief fund April 7. (Ali Linan/Community Impact Newspaper)
Williamson County adds $2.5M to coronavirus relief fund, reinstates weekly meetings
Williamson County predicts 100,000 sick, deaths in the hundreds during coronavirus pandemic. (Community Impact Staff)
Williamson County predicts 100,000 sick, deaths in the hundreds during coronavirus pandemic
Williamson County recommends residents start using face coverings April 6. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Williamson County recommends residents start using face coverings
VIDEO: Texas Tribune interview with Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar about the coronavirus's effects on the state economy
Austin and Travis County adopted new guidelines, recommending local residents wear face masks or fabric covering when out in public. (Christopher Neely/Community impact Newspaper)
Coronavirus update: 106 local patients have recovered from coronavirus since the outbreak started in Travis County
Cedar Park City Council will consider an agreement with the Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce to provide up to $10,000 in financial assistance to each eligible small business. (Taylor Girtman/Community Impact Newspaper)
Cedar Park City Council to consider small-business assistance program April 9
Williamson County receives 1,000 test kits from a Georgia laboratory. (Screenshot courtesy Williamson County)
Williamson County receives 1,000 test kits from Georgia laboratory
After the regularly scheduled April 2 City Council meeting was canceled due to technical difficulties, Leander City Council has scheduled a meeting for 7 p.m. April 8. (Community Impact Staff)
Leander City Council schedules teleconference meeting for April 8
Williamson County is moving to a virtual platform for Commissioners Court. (Ali Linan/ Community Impact Newspaper)
Williamson County moves to virtual platform for Commissioners Court
The city of Austin issued a stay-at-home order March 24. (Christopher Neely/Community Impact Newspaper)
Coronavirus update: Austin and Travis County advise residents to start using face masks, coverings when in public