Fifty-one new positive COVID-19 cases were reported in Williamson County on Sunday, bringing the total of known cases for the county to 262, according to the Williamson County and Cities Health District.

Officials said the total case count significantly increased as a result of the first confirmed cluster at a Williamson County nursing home that was reported Saturday.

"My fellow Williamson County residents, in the last 10 days we have seen an increase of 78% in new cases," said County Judge Bill Gravell. "Let us redouble our efforts in social distancing and kindness during these next days."

So far, 136 people have recovered in Williamson County and six people have died. There are seven people currently hospitalized.

Round Rock has had the most known cases with 114 reported cases of the virus.

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