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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 Feb. 27 live blog.
COVID-19 numbers:
- Texas: More than 2.2 million cases have been reported in the state, and more than 42,500 people in Texas have died, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
- Central Texas counties:
- Travis County: At least 75,617 cases have been reported and at least 743 people have died. At least 73,455 people have recovered from the virus.
- Hays County: At least 16,270 confirmed cases have been reported and at least 213 people have died. At least 15,577 people have recovered from the virus.
- Williamson County: At least 34,527 cases have been reported in the county and at least 362 people have died. At least 33,250 people have recovered from the virus.
For a look at COVID-19 data across all of the state's counties, click here.
GRAPHS: Coronavirus data Feb. 26
Updates:
5:55 p.m. – Travis County reported 255 new confirmed COVID-19 cases on Saturday, bringing the total to 75,617 cases and 743 deaths since the start of the pandemic. At least 73,455 people have recovered from the virus.
Travis County has 276 people hospitalized with COVID-19, with 84 in the ICU and 63 on ventilators. There are 33 people being treated at the alternative care site at the Austin Convention Center.
9 a.m. – Uplift Austin, a free PPE, cleaning and hygiene supplies distribution for Black and brown communities in Austin-Travis County, is launching sites today. In partnership with Proctor & Gamble, Uplift Austin will distribute more than $200,000 worth of supplies in the eastern crecent.
The following sites will be open from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday:
- The PODER office at 4926 E. Cesar Chavez
- Palm Elementary School at 7601 Dixie Drive
- Del Valle High School at 5201 Ross Road
- The Latino HealthCare Forum office at 6601 Felix Ave.
- Guerrero-Thompson Elementary School at 102 E. Rundberg Lane
Uplift Austin will hold distribution at these sites again on March 6.
The distribution is sponsored by Contigo Wellness, Austin Latino Coalition, Hispanic Star, Del Valle Community Coalition, American Youthworks, Black Leaders Collective, Central Texas Allied Health Institute, KDH Giving Fund, Hustle for the Cause and Southwest Key.
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