“Testing and getting vaccinated and boosted are also critical. “We all have mask fatigue, but wearing a mask is what’s necessary to keep COVID-19 in check,” said Austin Public Health Director Adrienne Sturrup. Data for Travis County can be found online. Travis County’s Community Level shifted from low to medium when that metric hit 200, per CDC guidelines.ĪPH is also conducting wastewater surveillance to monitor the presence of SARS-CoV2, the virus that causes COVID-19, circulating in the community. A key determining metric for Community Levels, new cases per 100k population in the last 7 days, sits at 202.99. We know that this will help protect loved ones at risk for poor outcomes and our hospital system.”Īustin Public Health (APH) continues to monitor rising COVID-19 case totals, including the new omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 now present in our area. Wear a mask inside when gathering with others. “We need everyone to do their part, especially those who are at higher risk. Desmar Walkes, Austin-Travis County Health Authority.

'We’re seeing steady increases in case totals and hospitalizations which is incredibly concerning,” said Dr. Upgraded Risk-Based Guidelines include masking in many circumstances. New case totals reached the threshold necessary to trigger additional preventive measures. AUSTIN, Texas – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) upgraded Travis County’s COVID-19 Community Level from low to medium Thursday.

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