Coronavirus updates in Central Texas: What to know Sunday

AUSTIN, Texas — Editor's note: This story is no longer updating. For Monday's blog, click here.

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 April 18 live blog.

COVID-19 numbers:

• Texas: More than 2.4 million cases have been reported in the state, and more than 48,500 people in Texas have died, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
• Central Texas counties: 
  • Travis County: At least 81,199 cases have been reported and at least 837 people have died. At least 79,244 people have recovered from the virus.
  • Hays County: At least 17,760 confirmed cases have been reported and at least 238 people have died. At least 16,946 people have recovered from the virus.
  • Williamson County: At least 38,033 cases have been reported in the county and at least 461 people have died.

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

Updates:

8 p.m. – Travis County reported 61 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths. To date, at least 81,199 cases have been reported and at least 837 people have died. At least 79,244 people have recovered from the virus. 

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