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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. 27 live blog.
COVID-19 numbers:
- Texas: More than 592,100 cases have been reported in the state, and more than 11,800 people in Texas have died, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
- Central Texas counties:
- Travis County: Over 26,200 cases have been reported and at least 374 people have died. At least 25,079 people have recovered from the virus.
- Hays County: More than 5,300 confirmed cases have been reported and at least 46 people have died. At least 2,916 people have recovered from the virus.
- Williamson County: More than 7,800 cases have been reported in the county and at least 116 people have died. More than 7,600 people have recovered from the virus.
GRAPHS: Coronavirus data Aug. 26
UPDATES:
6:15 p.m. – Williamson County reported another death from COVID-19 on Thursday, bringing the total to 116. The county reported 47 new cases, bringing the total to 7,867. At least 7,619 people have recovered from the virus.
5:50 p.m. – Travis County reported another three deaths from COVID-19 on Thursday along with 122 new confirmed cases. The county has had a total of 26,239 cases and 374 deaths, while at least 25,079 people have recovered.
Travis County currently has 159 people hospitalized from COVID-19, with 58 in the ICU and 37 on ventilators.
5:40 p.m. – A youth development coach at the Giddings State School tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday afternoon. Since the start of the pandemic, 41 staff members at Giddings State School have tested positive, as well as 84 youth.
4:50 p.m. – Hays County reported another 18 confirmed cases on Thursday, along with 19 additional recoveries. The counties total confirmed cases is 5,340, while at least 2,916 people have recovered from the virus.
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