Travis County’s COVID risk level raised to medium following increase in cases and hospitalizations

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Travis County’s COVID risk level raised to medium following increase in cases and hospitalizations
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A key factor for increasing community COVID risk level is the number of new cases per 100,000 people in the last seven days. The CDC says when that number hits 200, the area increases from a low risk to a medium risk. Travis County is currently at 202.99.

Local health authorities are monitoring a rise in new coronavirus infections, including cases detected as the new omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5. COVID-19 hospitalizations are also showing an upward trend. Dr. Desmar Walkes, Austin-Travis County's health authority, called the increase in infections and hospitalizations “incredibly concerning.”

At the medium stage, indoor masking is recommended for at-risk individuals when gathering, dining and shopping. For those up to date on COVID-19 vaccines and boosters, masks are optional but recommended when physical distancing isn’t possible.

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