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COVID-19 numbers:
- Texas: More than 2.4 million cases have been reported in the state, and more than 49,200 people in Texas have died, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
- Central Texas counties:
- Travis County: At least 82,448 cases have been reported and at least 851 people have died. At least 80,707 people have recovered from the virus.
- Hays County: At least 18,354 confirmed cases have been reported and at least 239 people have died. At least 17,521 people have recovered from the virus.
- Williamson County: At least 38,799 cases have been reported in the county and at least 462 people have died.
For a look at COVID-19 data across all of the state's counties, click here.
GRAPHS: Coronavirus data April 29, 2021
Updates:
6 p.m. – Travis County reported 46 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths. To date, at least 82,448 cases have been reported and at least 851 people have died. At least 80,707 people have recovered from the virus.
8:30 a.m. – The drive-thru vaccine clinic at the Circuit of the Americas will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. No appointment is needed to get a first dose of the Pfizer vaccine. However, 16 and 17-year-olds must have a parent or guardian with them.
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