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Coronavirus updates in Central Texas: PPE distribution event scheduled for Monday

Here are the latest COVID-19 updates, closures and postponements in Central Texas for Sunday, March 28.

AUSTIN, Texas β€” Editor's note: This blog 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 March 28 live blog.

COVID-19 numbers:

  • Texas: More than 2.3 million cases have been reported in the state, and more than 47,000 people in Texas have died, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
  • Central Texas counties: 
    • Travis County: At least 78,828 cases have been reported and at least 812 people have died. At least 77,024 people have recovered from the virus.
    • Hays County: At least 17,044 confirmed cases have been reported and at least 236 people have died. At least 16,414 people have recovered from the virus.
    • Williamson County: At least 36,920 cases have been reported in the county and at least 445 people have died.

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

Updates:

12 p.m. – Austin Public Health, CommUnityCare and Central Health will host a free personal protective equipment (PPE) distribution Monday at the Conley Guerrero Senior Activity Center, located at 808 Nile Street. The event will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Learn more.

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