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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 March 22 live blog.
COVID-19 numbers:
- Texas: More than 2.3 million cases have been reported in the state, and more than 46,300 people in Texas have died, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
- Central Texas counties:
- Travis County: At least 78,308 cases have been reported and at least 802 people have died. At least 76,423 people have recovered from the virus.
- Hays County: At least 16,913 confirmed cases have been reported and at least 235 people have died. At least 16,255 people have recovered from the virus.
- Williamson County: At least 36,724 cases have been reported in the county and at least 439 people have died.
For a look at COVID-19 data across all of the state's counties, click here.
GRAPHS: Coronavirus data March 22
Updates:
9:25 p.m. – Austin Public Health said that as of 9:23 p.m., it had 1,000 appointments available with no one in the waiting room.
8:55 p.m. – Austin Public Health said that as of 8:50 p.m., it had 2,500 appointments available with 1,000 people in the waiting room.
6:47 p.m. – Austin Public Health (APH) said that as of 6:45 p.m. Monday, it had 10,900 appointments remaining and 8,840 people in the waiting room.
6:37 p.m. – Williamson County reported 168 new COVID-19 cases and four new deaths since Friday's last report.
6:30 p.m. – Travis County reported 115 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths. At least 78,308 cases have been reported and at least 802 people have died. At least 76,423 people have recovered from the virus.
4:30 p.m. – Hays County reported 36 new lab-confirmed cases along with nine new hospitalizations and one new hospital discharge since Friday’s report.
3:25 p.m. – Meals on Wheels Central Texas (MOWCTX) and Austin Public Health (APH) kicked off their mobile vaccine partnership with the first MOWCTX clients receiving their COVID-19 vaccines at their homes. The two agencies are collaborating to bring the vaccines to older adults who are homebound and medically vulnerable.
The APH Mobile Vaccination Program (MVP) is responsible for serving hard-to-reach and vulnerable populations in Austin and Travis County who are homebound.
“The homebound older adults we serve at Meals on Wheels Central Texas are at greater risk of severe COVID-19 complications. This is why we believe it is critical that they have access to vaccines as soon as possible,” said Adam Hauser, president and CEO of Meals on Wheels Central Texas. “We are grateful for this collaboration with Austin Public Health that enables our most vulnerable clients to get vaccinated in their homes. The mobile vaccine program is part of our enduring partnership with the City of Austin to support homebound seniors in need in our community.”
3:17 p.m. – Williamson County officials sent KVUE the following statement regarding walk-up appointments being reportedly available in Taylor:
"The vaccination site at the Taylor WCCHD clinic is by appointment Monday through Thursday this week with a very limited supply of walk ups only from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. (this week only) intended for those residents without tech resources/internet access, racial and ethnic minority groups that have been disproportionately affected by COVID, those that are limited/non-English speaking, uninsured, that rely on referrals and recommendations from their trusted sources. WCCHD is working with our East Williamson County community non-profit and faith-based partners to focus on the people they serve and our safety net population clients - vulnerable 1A, 1B and 1C populations in Health Equity Zones."
11:45 a.m. – Williamson County official told KVUE its COVID-19 vaccination waitlist grew from 4,000 to 17,000 over the weekend.
11:15 a.m. – The Travis County Sheriff's Office reported one new COVID-19 positive test among the inmate population and two new COVID-19 positive tests among TCSO employees.
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