2 More Die Of Coronavirus In Williamson County

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TX — Two more county residents have died of the coronavirus, bringing the historical fatality count to 67, officials said Friday.

The latest succumbing to respiratory illness were a woman in her 80s and a man in his 50s, health officials said in an advisory. Officials were precluded from providing further details given patient privacy laws.

“Today may be the end of a work week, but it is not the end of our fight against COVID-19," Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell said in a prepared statement. "As your county judge, I ask that you take care of yourselves by following the safety measures set in place by the health care professionals. These guidelines not only help stop the spread of the virus, but also protect and preserve lives.”

Updated data on the latest illness numbers are expected to be released by 4:30 p.m. Patch will update when those details are released.

For more information on the latest COVID-19 cases count in Williamson County, please visit the Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) dashboard located at www.wcchd.org/COVID-19/dashboard.php. The dashboard information is updated daily.

Those with symptoms of respiratory illness such as cough, fever and shortness of breath are urged to contact their health care providers. However, health officials stress the importance of calling ahead before arriving at a clinic, urgent care, or emergency department to avoid potential illness spread.

For information on the county response to COVID-19, go to www.wilco.org/COVID-19.