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Coronavirus updates in Central Texas: Austin moves to Stage 3, Travis County reports 11 new COVID-19 cases

Here are the latest COVID-19 updates, closures and postponements in Central Texas for Tuesday, Aug. 25.

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KVUE is keeping you updated with the latest coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, news in the Austin area.

Scroll down for the top headlines and latest updates in KVUE's Aug. 25 live blog.

COVID-19 numbers:

  • Texas: More than 580,300 cases have been reported in the state, and more than 11,300 people in Texas have died, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
  • Central Texas counties: 
    • Travis County: Over 25,890 cases have been reported and at least 362 people have died. At least 24,672 people have recovered from the virus.
    • Hays County: More than 5,300 confirmed cases have been reported and at least 45 people have died. At least 2,870 people have recovered from the virus.
    • Williamson County: More than 7,700 cases have been reported in the county and at least 113 people have died. More than 7,200 people have recovered from the virus.

Updates:

6 p.m. – Austin-Travis County reports 127 new cases, 71 more recoveries and 4 additional deaths. There has now been a total of 26,017 cases, 24,833 recoveries and 366 deaths.

5:03 p.m. – Hays County reported 11 new lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases, four new hospitalizations, five hospital discharges and 41 additional recoveries. The county’s total of lab-confirmed cases is 5,308; of those, 2,393 are considered active. The number of individuals considered recovered is 2,870. The number of negative tests is 23,702.

4 p.m. – The City of Pflugerville Library and Parks and Recreation will reopen the following facilities and services effective Friday:

  • Parks and Recreation: Athletic fields, outdoor basketball courts, volleyball courts, Windermere tennis court, park open spaces and Lake Pflugerville Park.
  • Library: The courtyard will reopen to the public. All other public spaces at the Library will remain closed.

Face covering and social distancing will be encouraged. Visit pflugervilletx.gov/reopen for all modified City services and reopened facilities.

11:40 a.m. – The City Austin and Travis County announced they have moved back to Stage 3 of its risk-based guidelines.

11:35 a.m. – Mason ISD confirms an elementary student has tested positive for COVID-19. The district said the student has been asked to quarantine, along with six other students from the same classroom.

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