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KVUE is keeping you updated with the latest coronavirus and COVID-19 news in the Austin area.
Scroll down for the top headlines and latest updates in KVUE's Jan. 10 live blog.
COVID-19 numbers:
- Texas: More than 1.7 million cases have been reported in the state, and more than 29,600 people in Texas have died, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
- Central Texas counties:
- Travis County: At least 55,870 cases have been reported and at least 569 people have died. At least 49,257 people have recovered from the virus.
- Hays County: At least 11,545 confirmed cases have been reported and at least 138 people have died. At least 9,599 people have recovered from the virus.
- Williamson County: At least 23,414 cases have been reported in the county and at least 222 people have died. At least 21,597 people have recovered from the virus.
For a look at COVID-19 data across all of the state's counties, click here.
GRAPHS: Coronavirus data Jan. 10
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Updates:
4:30 p.m. – The Austin area on Sunday reached its seventh consecutive day of COVID-19 patients exceeding 15% of hospital capacity, which, under an executive order from Gov. Greg Abbott, triggers local businesses to roll back capacity from 75% to 50%. Read more here.
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