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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 Nov. 17 live blog.
COVID-19 numbers:
- Texas: More than 1 million cases have been reported in the state, and more than 19,500 people in Texas have died, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
- Central Texas counties:
- Travis County: At least 35,020 cases have been reported and at least 469 people have died. At least 32,474 people have recovered from the virus.
- Hays County: At least 6,798 confirmed cases have been reported and at least 92 people have died. At least 6,070 people have recovered from the virus.
- Williamson County: At least 11,084 cases have been reported in the county and at least 159 people have died. At least 10,558 people have recovered from the virus.
GRAPHS: Coronavirus data Nov. 17
Updates:
8 p.m. – Manor ISD reports that a Manor New Tech High School student has tested positive for COVID-19.
6:20 p.m. – Travis County health officials report 251 new cases and 3 more deaths. There have now been a total of 35,020 cases, 32,474 recoveries and 469 deaths.
5:35 p.m. – Texas reports 10,826 new cases today, marking the most on record for a single day in Texas.
5 p.m. – Hays County health officials report 78 new lab-confirmed cases, seven new hospitalizations, three hospital discharges and 44 additional people now considered recovered. The total number of individuals considered recovered is 6,070.
Williamson County reports another death, bringing the total to 159. A total of 11,084 cases and 10,558 recoveries have now been reported.
11 a.m. – In his "Got a Minute?" Facebook Live update Monday, Austin Mayor Steve Adler said hospitals in our area were accepting patients from El Paso who do not have COVID-19 to help El Paso-area hospitals with its capacity. Read more about Adler's message here.
9:11 a.m. – Stony Point HS is the latest school to close to in-person learning due to an increase in COVID-19 cases. See our list of Central Texas school closures.
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