COVID cases and hospitalizations have pushed Travis County’s risk level to the medium category.
"This new subvariant is making its way into our community right as many people were indoors gathering with others during the cold and over the holidays. When mixed with a flu infection, the combination can cause serious illness for those at-risk such as children and seniors," said Dr. Desmar Walkes, Austin-Travis County health authority. "It’s important that we do what we know works to minimize spread. Got symptoms? Get tested. Stay home if you don't feel well.
As of Friday, Jan. 6, there were 141 COVID cases and 10.3 hospitalizations per 100,000 people in Travis County According to Austin Public Health, the new variant is resistant to existing COVID-19 treatments, such as monoclonal infusions. Bivalent boosters will still provide a level of protection and may protect you from hospitalization. Symptoms remain similar to other strains of coronavirus, including cough, exhaustion, fever, sore throat, nausea, diarrhea and headache.. Each household is eligible for another round of four tests.
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