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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 July 20 live blog.
COVID-19 numbers:
- Texas: More than 2.5 million cases have been reported in the state, and more than 51,600 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 of new admissions is 31, and an average of 172 people are hospitalized. The seven-day moving average for new cases is 125. Since the beginning of the pandemic, at least 86,361 cases have been reported and at least 893 people have died.
- Hays County: There are currently 395 active cases and 15 people are currently hospitalized. Since the beginning of the pandemic, at least 19,544 confirmed cases have been reported and at least 264 people have died. At least 18,885 people have recovered from the virus.
- Williamson County: There are 42 new cases, and 15% of hospital beds are available. Since the beginning of the pandemic, at least 40,999 cases have been reported in the county and at least 486 people have died.
For a look at COVID-19 data across all of the state's counties, click here.
GRAPHS: Central Texas COVID-19 data 07-20-2021
Updates:
5:45 p.m. – Travis County reported 282 new confirmed COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, bringing the total to 86,361 cases and 893 deaths since the start of the pandemic. At least 84,407 people have recovered from the virus.
Travis County currently has 196 people hospitalized with COVID-19, with 66 in the ICU and 34 on ventilators.
1:15 p.m. – The Central Texas Counties Vaccine Collaborative, Austin Public Health, and local community partners will host multiple COVID-19 vaccine distribution events this week. There will be several pop-up clinics throughout the County on Tuesday, July 20, through Thursday, July 22.
No appointments are required. Check the details of events below to confirm dates, locations, times and age availability depending on the vaccine being administered. At this time, the Pfizer vaccine is the only vaccine authorized for ages 12-17. The consent of a parent or guardian is required for ages 12-17, and the parent or guardian must be present.
Tuesday
Little Walnut Creek Library (APH)
- 835 W. Rundberg Ln. Austin, TX 78758
- 2 pm – 6 pm
- Moderna (18 and up)
Southeast Library (APH)
- 5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd. Austin, TX 78744
- 2 pm – 8 pm
- Moderna (18 and up)
Northeast Early College High School (APH)
- 7104 Berkman Dr. Austin, TX 78752
- 3 pm – 7 pm
- Moderna (18 and up), Pfizer (12 and up), Johnson and Johnson (18 and up)
Goodrich Place HACA (APH)
- 2126 Goodrich Ave. Austin, TX 78704
- 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
- Pfizer (12 and up)
JD’s Supermarket (Travis County)
- 8807 Cameron Rd. Austin, TX 78754
- 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- Pfizer (12 and up), Johnson and Johnson (18 and up)
JD’s Supermarket (Travis County)
- 6506 Decker Ln. Austin, TX 78724
- 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- Pfizer (12 and up), Johnson and Johnson (18 and up)
JD’s Supermarket (Travis County)
- 9111 FM 812 Austin, TX 78719
- 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- Pfizer (12 and up), Johnson and Johnson (18 and up)
JD’s Supermarket (Travis County)
- 6759 FM 535 Cedar Creek, TX 78612
- 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- Pfizer (12 and up), Johnson and Johnson (18 and up)
Turner Roberts Recreation Center (APH)
- 7201 Colony Loop Dr. Austin, TX 78724
- 6 pm – 8 pm
- Pfizer (12 and up)
Virginia Roberts Recreation Center (APH)
- 7500 Blessing Ave. Austin, TX 78752
- 6 pm – 8 pm
- Pfizer (12 and up)
Webb Middle School (APH)
- 601 E. St. Johns Ave. Austin, TX 78752
- 7 pm – 8:30 pm
- Moderna (18 and up), Pfizer (12 and up), Johnson and Johnson (18 and up)
Wednesday
Del Valle Middle School (APH)
- 5500 Ross Rd. Del Valle, TX 78617
- 8:30 am – 12 pm
- Moderna (18 and up), Pfizer (12 and up), Johnson and Johnson (18 and up)
Terrazas Library (APH)
- 1105 E. Cesar Chavez St. Austin, TX 78702
- 10 am – 12 pm
- Moderna (18 and up), Johnson and Johnson (18 and up)
Dailey Middle School (APH)
- 14000 Westall St. Austin, TX 78725
- 11:30 am – 2 pm
- Moderna (18 and up), Pfizer (12 and up), Johnson and Johnson (18 and up)
Little Walnut Creek Library (APH)
- 835 W. Rundberg Ln. Austin, TX 78758
- 2 pm – 6 pm
- Moderna (18 and up)
Southeast Library (APH)
- 5803 Nuckols Crossing Austin, TX 78744
- 2 pm – 8 pm
- Moderna (18 and up)
Booker T. Washington Terrace (APH)
- 905 Bedford St. Austin, TX 78702
- 4 pm – 6:30 pm
- Moderna (18 and up), Johnson and Johnson (18 and up)
Lake Travis Crisis Ministries (Travis County)
- 107 Ranch Rd 620 S. #114 Lakeway, TX 78734
- 4:30 pm – 7 pm
- Pfizer (12 and up), Johnson and Johnson (18 and up)
Langford Elementary School (Travis County)
- 2206 Blue Meadow Dr. Austin, TX 78744
- 5 pm – 8 pm
- Pfizer (12 and up)
La Finca Supermercado (Travis County)
- 9616 N. Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78753
- 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- Pfizer (12 and up)
La Michoacana Meat Market (Travis County)
- 2237B E. Riverside Dr. Austin, TX 78741
- 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- Pfizer (12 and up)
El Rancho Supermercado – Research (Travis County)
- 8752 Research Blvd. Austin, TX 78758
- 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- Pfizer (12 and up)
El Rancho Supermercado – Berkman (Travis County)
- 6800 Berkman Dr. Austin, TX 78723
- 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- Pfizer (12 and up)
Thursday
Georgian Manor Apartments (APH)
- 110 Bolles Cir. Austin, TX 78753
- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
- Moderna (18 and up), Pfizer (12 and up), Johnson and Johnson (18 and up)
Little Walnut Creek Library (APH)
- 835 W. Rundberg Ln. Austin, TX 78758
- 2 pm – 6 pm
- Moderna (18 and up)
Southeast Library (APH)
- 5803 Nuckols Crossing Austin, TX 78744
- 2 pm – 8 pm
- Moderna (18 and up)
JD’s Supermarket (Travis County)
- 8807 Cameron Rd. Austin, TX 78754
- 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- Pfizer (12 and up), Johnson and Johnson (18 and up)
JD’s Supermarket (Travis County)
- 6506 Decker Ln. Austin, TX 78724 – 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- Pfizer (12 and up), Johnson and Johnson (18 and up)
JD’s Supermarket (Travis County)
- 9111 FM 812 Austin, TX 78719
- 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- Pfizer (12 and up), Johnson and Johnson (18 and up)
JD’s Supermarket (Travis County)
- 6759 FM 535 Cedar Creek, TX 78612
- 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- Pfizer (12 and up), Johnson and Johnson (18 and up)
Turner Roberts Recreation Center (APH)
- 7201 Colony Loop Dr. Austin, TX 78724
- 6 pm – 8 pm
- Pfizer (12 and up)
Virginia Roberts Recreation Center (APH)
- 7500 Blessing Ave. Austin, TX 78752
- 6 pm – 8 pm
- Pfizer (12 and up)
10:24 a.m. – Although the city is not moving to Stage 4 yet, they are advising that everyone wear masks indoors.
The Austin Public Health says when there is a consistent trending of the threshold being crossed of 30 or more cases, city and county leaders will announce the transition to Stage 4. They will also look at effects of the pandemic, for example, the impact on hospitals. At Stage 4, everyone will be advised to mask inside.
Certain activities will be restricted, as well.
9 a.m. – Austin and Travis County leaders are giving a live update. Watch here:
7:30 a.m. – The Travis County Commissioners Court and Austin City Council will hold a joint session at 9 a.m. to receive COVID-19 updates. The session will be livestreamed on KVUE.com and on the KVUE YouTube page.
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