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KVUE is keeping you updated with the latest coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, news in the Austin area.
Scroll down for the top headlines and latest updates in KVUE's Aug. 23 live blog.
COVID-19 numbers:
- Texas: More than 570,000 cases have been reported in the state, and more than 11,000 people in Texas have died, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
- Central Texas counties:
- Travis County: Over 25,730 cases have been reported and at least 357 people have died. At least 24,500 people have recovered from the virus.
- Hays County: More than 5,200 confirmed cases have been reported and at least 45 people have died. At least 2,780 people have recovered from the virus.
- Williamson County: More than 7,600 cases have been reported in the county and at least 112 people have died. More than 7,000 people have recovered from the virus.
GRAPHS: Texas coronavirus data Aug. 22
Updates:
6:30 p.m. – As of Aug. 23, Austin city officials have confirmed that the number of people who have tested positive for coronavirus in the Austin-Travis County area is now 25,736.
The county has now reported 357 deaths along with 24,500 recoveries.
For an age breakdown of those cases, see the Austin-Travis County online dashboard.
1:30 p.m. – Bastrop ISD will offer curbside meal pick-up at a new time starting on Monday. The meals will be available for pick-up between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Breakfast and lunch are free for elementary and intermediate school students.
11:15 a.m. – The City of San Marcos and Hays County will host free COVID-19 testing Monday, Aug. 24 through Saturday, Aug. 29, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at San Marcos High School and the Hays CISD Performing Arts Center in Kyle.
The testing will be walk-up only and will be available to people of all ages. Find out more.
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