Coronavirus updates in Central Texas: Austin ISD COVID-19 testing hubs open Monday

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KVUE is keeping you updated with the latest coronavirus and COVID-19 news in the Austin area. 

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COVID-19 numbers:

• Texas: 
  • More than 3.7 million cases have been reported in the state, and more than 74,400 people in Texas have died, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
• Central Texas counties: 
  • Austin-Travis County: The seven-day moving average for new hospital admissions is 45, and an average of 243 people are hospitalized. The seven-day moving average for new cases is 868. Since the beginning of the pandemic,130,386 cases have been reported and at least 1,218 people have died.
  • Hays County: There are currently 2,693 active cases, and 15 people are currently hospitalized. Since the beginning of the pandemic, at least 33,537 confirmed cases have been reported and at least 414 people have died. 
  • Williamson County: There are 164 new cases of coronavirus in Williamson County. Fifteen percent of hospital beds are available, and 7% of ICU beds are available. Since the beginning of the pandemic, at least 71,474 cases have been reported and at least 752 people have died.

For a look at COVID-19 data across all of the state's counties, click here.

Updates:

10 a.m. – Next week, Austin ISD will have several testing hubs that will be open and free to any AISD student or staff member. Testing begins Monday, Jan. 3, and will run from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., Monday through Friday at these locations: 

• Akins Early College High School
• Eastside Early College High School 
• Navarro Early College High School 
• Northeast Early College High School
• Travis Early College High School  
• McCallum High School
• Cunnigham Elementary School
• Kiker Elementary School 
• Norman-Sims Elementary School 
• Pillow Elementary School 

AISD will also offer after-hours testing on Monday, Jan. 3, from 3 to 7 p.m. at its Central Office, located at 4000 S. Interstate 35 Frontage Road.

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