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Coronavirus updates in Central Texas: What to know Friday

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

AUSTIN, Texas — 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 May 28 live blog.

COVID-19 numbers:

  • Texas: More than 2.5 million cases have been reported in the state, and more than 50,300 people in Texas have died, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
  • Central Texas counties: 
    • Travis County: At least 83,722 cases have been reported and at least 870 people have died. At least 82,524 people have recovered from the virus.
    • Hays County: At least 18,871 confirmed cases have been reported and at least 247 people have died. At least 18,378 people have recovered from the virus.
    • Williamson County: At least 39,702 cases have been reported in the county and at least 476 people have died.

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

Updates:

7:10 p.m. – Travis County reported 29 new confirmed COVID-19 cases on Friday, bringing the total to 83,722 cases and 870 deaths since the start of the pandemic. At least 82,524 people have recovered from the virus.

Travis County currently has 89 people hospitalized with COVID-19, with 33 in the ICU and 16 on ventilators.

3:45 p.m. – Here's a closed look at statewide vaccine and case data:

Vaccines

  • 42% (10+ million) of the state’s 12+ population is fully vaccinated
    • 52% (12.6 million) have at least one dose

Texas

  • Averaging at 1,095 cases per day over the past week. Aside from yesterday and another day earlier this week, that's the fewest since May 29, 2020.
  • 50,361 cumulative deaths in the state
  • 1,892 COVID-19 patients in Texas hospitals is the fewest since June 6 last year

Local

  • We are down to 59 cases per day over the past week, which is the fewest since April 24 of last year.
  • 1.23% positivity rate, which is the lowest on record

12:30 p.m.  –  Williamson County is now in the Yellow Phase of COVID-19 transmission for the first time since Nov. 4, 2020.

The yellow phase means that there is a moderate spread of the coronavirus with incident rates below seven and a positive test percentage below 10% for 14 consecutive days in Williamson County. The COVID hospitalization rate for TSA Region O has also been below 15% since Jan. 23.

RELATED: Williamson County moves to yellow phase of COVID-19 transmission

The County still recommends that COVID-19 requirements of local businesses, venues and schools be followed, regardless of vaccination status or stage.  Wearing a mask is also encouraged.

6:30 a.m. – Officials with the Austin airport and TSA will announce changes travelers should prepare for this summer today at 10 a.m. They will discuss protocols aimed at helping travelers stay safe during the pandemic, new flight information and highlights about parking and concessions.

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