Austin health officials update city's staging thresholds for Risk-Based Guidelines
APH has updated the threshold between Stage 3 and Stage 4.
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APH has updated the threshold between Stage 3 and Stage 4.
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Clinics are open to all eligible individuals without registration or appointment and require neither identification nor insurance. All vaccinations are free.
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