Austin Public Health discusses latest information on COVID-19

AUSTIN, Texas - Austin Public Health held its weekly briefing to provide an update on the coronavirus.

Health officials discussed the latest data on COVID-19 and also answered questions from the media.

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Interim Austin-Travis County Health Authority Dr. Mark Escott, APH Director Stephanie Hayden and APH Chief Epidemiologist Janet Pichette were all online for the briefing.

Some highlights:

• Dr. Escott says hospitals are doing well but are strained, especially the personnel. He says more staffing is needed right now.
• A record number of testing was done in Travis County last week, Dr. Escott says. "I think we're doing a good job at testing."
• Officials applauded those wearing masks, social distancing and continued to stress the importance of doing both

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