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Austin Public Health (APH) and its regional partners report 30 percent of last week's tests “The omicron variant continues to spread at an alarming rate in our community. It poses a significant risk to our most vulnerable populations,” said Austin-Travis County Health Authority Dr. Desmar Walkes. “As schools and businesses reopen after winter break, infections are going to spike to unprecedented levels. We must act accordingly—wear It’s now more important than ever to wear masks when interacting with anyone outside of your household to prevent the spread of COVID-19. COVID-19 testing is encouraged, especially following the holidays. Testing is available throughout the region at doctor’s offices, pharmacies and APH sites. APH sites offer free PCR tests with or without appointments. Workforces are already experiencing staffing shortages as a result of widespread infections. Medical facilities in Central Texas are no exception. To help reserve our emergency rooms for medical emergencies, people who are asymptomatic or experiencing minor symptoms may inquire about testing options by calling 2-1-1, 877-541-7905 or visiting 211texas.org. Please don’t call 9-1-1 for testing Vaccination clinic update APH administered 2,613 COVID-19 vaccine doses last week. In all, APH has helped deliver almost 377,000 doses since Dec. 28, 2020. More than 70 percent of people five and older are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in Travis County. Vaccination clinic operations resume this week with a few adjustments:
People can find vaccine providers using Vaccines.gov (Vacunas. |
