AUSTIN (Talk1370.com) -- Austin Public Health says that while 70% of Travis County residents 12 years and older have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the presence of Delta and other coronavirus variants is making herd immunity a moving target.
Wednesday, Travis County Health Authority Dr. Desmar Walkes said the county has seen 159 new cases, along with an increasing positivity rate of 4.3%.
According to data from the Texas Department of State Health Services, 60.8% of eligible Travis County residents have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and 70% have received at least one dose.
“Our advice remains the same: Get vaccinated. It’s the best way to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your neighborhood as a whole,” said Interim APH Director Adrienne Sturrup. “We are working closely with community partners to meet and vaccinate people on their terms, in the places where they gather, shop and worship to make sure everyone has the opportunity to be safe and protected."
You can find details on where you can get a COVID-19 vaccination online at vaccines.gov, or text your 5-digit zip code to 438829.
