Williamson County officials provide update on COVID-19 vaccinations
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas - Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell and Dr. Nathaniel Greenwood, chief medical director for Family Hospital Systems, conducted a joint virtual press conference earlier today to give an update on the county’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts.
COVID-19 vaccine providers in Williamson County are preparing to administer 9,700 first doses throughout the week, adding to the continued efforts of getting the vulnerable population in the community vaccinated.
According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, the following providers will be vaccinating people who have signed up to receive their first shot:
- Family Hospital Systems, 8,000 doses.
- Williamson County and Cities Health District, 1000 doses.
- Lone Star Circle of Care in Cedar Park, 100 doses.
- Lake Aire Med Center Senior Health and Wellness, 100 doses.
- WellMed in Leander, 400 doses.
- Lone Star Circle of Care, TAMU Health Science Center Family Health, 100 doses.
"Getting more vaccines for our community members is instrumental to support our efforts of keeping our most vulnerable residents safe and protected from COVID-19," said Gravell. "While our public-private partnerships have been key in getting this work done, we are hopeful we will get a larger supply of vaccines through the support of our state and federal leaders."
Recently the county launched an outreach program called Vaccination Registration Technical Assistance, or VRTA, Centers to help increase the number of those getting vaccinated.
These are the County’s three VRTA centers and their availability:
- First Baptist Taylor, 2500 Mallard Lane, Taylor, beginning February 9, will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Hill Country Bible Church, 3300 Little Elm Trail, Gym Building, Cedar Park, beginning February 15, will be open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Sun City Ballroom, 2 Texas Drive, Georgetown, is open Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The County’s first VRTA center at the Sun City Ballroom will continue servicing people on an appointment basis only; however, appointments are not necessary to get help at the VRTA centers in Taylor and Cedar Park.
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The County’s call center remains open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and can be reached at 512-943-1600.
Just in the first week of operation, the call center received more than 16,000 calls and has added staff members to keep up with the influx of calls the county has received since launching the service Monday, February 1.
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