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City Council Meeting Minutes February 2, 2021 Therapeutic Infusion Center In Austin — Center provided with Regeneron to treat patients, who meet certain criteria, with a referral from a hospital or doctor — Since opening on January 6th with 9 infusion chairs, the Austin Regional Infusion Center has treated 279 outpatient cases of COVID-19 — Including 24 additional infusion chairs, staff, and medical equipment, the infusion center will be able to increase capacity to treat a greater number of COVID-19 patients Vaccination Update • Week 1 vaccination hub was held in San Marcos — Planned for 1,950 doses — Bulk of those administered at remote clinic — SMHS — Remaining doses administered at Live Oak Community Clinic — Frustration with sign-up process; actual clinic ran very smoothly • Approximate total across 2 days — 2,034 vaccines administered • Week 2 at Hays ISD Performing Arts Center • Week 3 at Wimberley First Baptist Church • Week 4 in Dripping Springs and San Marcos (2nd doses) Council Member Baker mentioned the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and epidemiologist, Eric Schneider stated family gatherings have been the cause of COVID spread. How does Mr. Schneider separate data points from gatherings and "who knows where they have been" during the gatherings. He stated he feels that some of those gatherings could be at restaurants. Mr. Stapp had asked Mr. Schneider for contract tracing but didn't ask to differentiate the two. Council Member Baker expressed concern that he has not been invited to the elected officials meeting with Hays County and would like to be included. Council Member Baker stated he believes that the contract tracing is not being tallied correctly. Council Member Baker mentioned that at the next meeting, he would like to have Mr. Schneider available to answer questions. Mr. Stapp stated he would like to receive questions from Council to present to the official call. Council Member Garza stated she has reached out to Hays County to get more information regarding the official call. Council Member Garza thanked Mr. Stapp for offering to ask questions but would like to attend the meetings for better understanding and to share the information to constituents to avoid barriers. Mayor Hughson stated the elected officials call is the County Judge's call and it is for Mayors and school district representatives. During the Mayor's call reports are discussed but questions arise mainly from the school districts. No secret information is shared and all reports are public. Mr. Stapp City of San Marcos Page 5