22 Confirmed Cases Of Coronavirus In Williamson County

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TX — Three more cases of the new coronavirus have been confirmed in Williamon County, bringing the county's total number of confirmed cases to 22 as of Wednesday afternoon.

The Williamson County and Cities Health District provided a breakdown of where the cases were confirmed in the county:

Austin: 3

Cedar Park: 5

Georgetown: 6

Leander: 2

Round Rock: 6

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On Tuesday, a "stay home stay safe" order went into effect in Williamson County. The order is in place until April 13 and allows residents to leave their homes only for essential needs like getting groceries, going to the pharmacy or bank. Businesses defined as non-essential are closed for the duration of the order.

Essential activities and essential businesses during this order include but are not limited to:

• Tasks that are essential to maintain health and safety, such as going to the hospital, obtaining medicine from pharmacies, clinics, veterinary offices and other healthcare service facilities.
• Getting necessary supplies for you, your family or household members, such as groceries, pet food, food bank, farmers' markets, convenience stores, carry-out or delivery restaurants, and other essentials for staying at home.
• Getting to work for essential businesses or services, including roles needed to maintain basic operations such as security, payroll, and similar activities.
• Engaging in outdoor activities, such as walking, hiking or running—just as long as you maintain at least 6 feet of physical distancing.
• Caring for a family member in another household, and caring for elderly people, minors, dependents, people with disabilities or other vulnerable persons.
• Childcare facilities providing services that enable essential employees to continue functioning.
• Gas stations and auto repair facilities.
• Banks and financial institutions.
• Critical infrastructure including energy, water, solid waste collection and other governmental services.
• Hardware stores, plumbers, electricians, and other service providers necessary to maintain the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences and other essential businesses.
• Educational institutions, for the purposes of facilitating distance learning.
• Businesses that provide social services and necessities of life for economically disadvantaged individuals and shelter facilities.

Williamson County officials have also issued the following advice to residents: If you have symptoms of respiratory illness including cough, fever and shortness of breath, please contact your health care provider. It is important to call ahead before arriving at a clinic, urgent care or emergency department to avoid potential spread.