(CNN) Austin, Texas, activated its emergency alert system on Saturday to warn the public about a surge of Covid-19 cases and encourage people to get vaccinated, the Austin-Travis County Emergency Operations Center said on Twitter. "The COVID-19 situation in Austin is dire. Healthcare facilities are open but resources are limited due to a surge in cases," the message said, according to a screenshot of the mobile alert. The screenshot showed the message had been sent from 88911, which is the account used to send alerts from Travis County's emergency notification system. The Austin-Travis County Emergency Operations Center sent an emergency notification system Saturday "to implore the public to do more to fight" Covid-19.

Source: CNN August 09, 2021 15:22 UTC