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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 21 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 78,193 cases have been reported and at least 802 people have died. At least 76,271 people have recovered from the virus.
- Hays County: At least 16,877 confirmed cases have been reported and at least 235 people have died. At least 16,221 people have recovered from the virus.
- Williamson County: At least 36,556 cases have been reported in the county and at least 435 people have died.
For a look at COVID-19 data across all of the state's counties, click here.
GRAPHS: Coronavirus data March 19
Updates:
6 p.m. – Travis County reported 85 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday. As of March 21, at least 78,193 cases have been reported and at least 802 people have died. At least 76,271 people have recovered from the virus.
5:30 p.m. – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Sunday that the state's positivity rate seven-day average had dropped to 5.81%. Abbott said this is the lowest statewide seven-day average since May 2020.
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