COVID-19 numbers in Austin-Travis County are up 86% since start of Dec
COVID-19 numbers in Austin-Travis County are up 86% since start of Dec
Austin Public Health officials warned that if numbers continue as they are, a surge in Austin is likely to be devastating.
AUSTIN, Texas - Austin Public Health officials say that by the end of the year, COVID-19 will be the third leading cause of death in Travis County.
While vaccines are being administered, officials say it is not enough to stop or slow down any surges, or spikes, that will come from holiday gatherings. "It's going to take some time to have enough vaccine to cover enough of our community to achieve that herd immunity," said Cassandra DeLeon, Interim APH Assistant Director.