The WarnCentralTexas.org team from across the 10-county region wants all their residents to stay as safe and as informed as possible during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19, or Coronavirus disease 2019, is a respiratory illness spreading across  the United States. The risk of infection is higher for people who are in close contact of someone known to have the virus, for example healthcare workers, or household members. Others at higher risk for infection are those who live in or have recently been to areas with an ongoing spread of COVID-19.

The virus spreads mainly between people who are in close contact with one another, within about 6 feet, through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly eyes.

Local Updates and Actions

According to the CDC, the first step in preparing yourself and preventing the spread of the virus is to find local information. The following dashboard and links provide a number of local resources provided by your city or county as well as actions taken by those jurisdictions. Please follow view your community’s info to stay informed and safe.

Travis County

Austin
Residents can call 3-1-1 or 512-974-2000 for information.

Pflugerville

Lakeway

Cap Metro

Williamson County

Williamson County Health District

Cedar Park

Georgetown

Leander

Round Rock

Taylor

Hays County

Buda

Kyle

San Marcos

Bastrop County

Blanco County

Burnet County

Caldwell County

(updating its home page)

Fayette County

(updating its home page)

Lee County

(updating its home page)

Llano County

National and State Updates

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — is providing information on how to prepare and protect yourself and your family to help prevent the spread of cases. It also lists information on what to do if you believe you have COVID-19 and discusses recent statics and measures taken at the federal level to prevent the spread of the virus.

Texas Department of Health and Human Services — is providing information on what do in the state of Texas if you are sick, as well as testing information, symptoms, and prevention tips. It also provides updates about the spread of the virus on the statewide level. It asks to help DSHS share facts, not fear.

Texas Division of Emergency Management — has created an interactive story map providing information about the virus across the state and provides an impact planning report by county with several key statistics.

General Prevention Tips

Practice Social Distancing, which involves staying away from other people to avoid catching or spreading illness. Avoid crowds and minimize physical contact. This could mean avoiding concerts or weddings, skipping the handshake, and staying at least six feet away from others.

Wash hands often for 20 seconds and encourage others to do the same.
If no soap and water are available, use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.

Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue, then throw the tissue away.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

Disinfect surfaces, buttons, handles, knobs, and other places touched often.

Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

Wear a cloth mask if you must go out.
Learn how properly wear a mask and to make your own.