AUSTIN, Texas — 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. 3 live blog.
COVID-19 numbers:
- Texas: More than 1.5 million cases have been reported in the state, and more than 27,900 people in Texas have died, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
- Central Texas counties:
- Travis County: At least 51,956 cases have been reported and at least 550 people have died. At least 46,569 people have recovered from the virus.
- Hays County: At least 10,635 confirmed cases have been reported and at least 126 people have died. At least 8,873 people have recovered from the virus.
- Williamson County: At least 20,411 cases have been reported in the county and at least 203 people have died. At least 18,905 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. 3
Updates:
6:22 p.m. – Travis County reported 398 new cases of COVID-19 and zero new deaths. At least 51,956 cases have been reported and at least 550 people have died since the pandemic began. At least 46,569 people have recovered from the virus.
12:30 p.m. – St. David's Emergency Center - Cedar Park is hosting blood and convalescent plasma drives on Tuesday, Jan. 5 and Wednesday, Jan. 6 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Appointments are required and can be made here for Tuesday and here for Wednesday.
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