The nationwide Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention final week issued new COVID-19 tips that may enable many individuals to take off their masks.

The rules launched Friday are primarily based on the extent of illness unfold and the extent of hospital assets on a county-by-county foundation. In addition they are primarily based on private danger components.

On the similar time, Austin Public Well being final week moved Travis County from Stage 5 to Stage 4 of its risk-based tips and expects us to maneuver to the safer Stage 3 within the coming weeks.

Austin completed final week with 183