WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TX – Officials in Williamson County held a news conference to provide an update on COVID vaccinations. It comes on the four-month anniversary of when the county began its efforts to vaccinate the public.
Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell was joined by Cristin Meehan, Director of Vaccine for Curative, Terra Williams, Central Texas Growth Manager for Curative, Chris Almendarez, President of the Round Rock Express, and Michael Shoe, Williamson County Director of Emergency Management.
Officials say more than 80% of those over age 65 have been vaccinated with at least one more dose.
COVID-19 vaccine demand starting to level in Williamson County
As the demand for the vaccines decreases they’re thinking about the next step which includes closing these mass vaccination sites and letting The vaccine be administered through clinics and pharmacies.
Recently officials ended the centralized waitlist as they said demand for the vaccine had fallen off. The drop in demand and other factors have led Judge Gravell to consider closing down mass vaccination sites soon.
People can now schedule COVID-19 vaccinations directly with the provider of their choice. There are now 25 vaccine providers in Williamson County with more than 20,000 first shots available.
