AUSTIN, Texas — Editor's note: This blog is no longer being updated.
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 Nov. 28 live blog.
COVID-19 numbers:
- Texas: More than 1.1 million cases have been reported in the state, and more than 21,200 people in Texas have died, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
- Central Texas counties:
- Travis County: At least 37,898 cases have been reported and at least 483 people have died. At least 34,905 people have recovered from the virus.
- Hays County: At least 7,097 confirmed cases have been reported and at least 99 people have died. At least 6,290 people have recovered from the virus.
- Williamson County: At least 12,272 cases have been reported in the county and at least 162 people have died. At least 11,304 people have recovered from the virus.
GRAPHS: Coronavirus data Nov. 27
Updates:
6 p.m. – Travis County Health officials add 232 more cases. A total of 37,898 cases, 34,905 recoveries and 483 deaths have now been reported.
The State of Texas added 3,954 cases and 102 fatalities today.
8 a.m. – Starting today, Austin residents can get free COVID-19 tests at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA). Curative Inc. will have a drive-thru testing site at COTA's Peppermint Parkway attraction with up to 500 tests available per day.
The site will be open from 12 p.m. until 8 p.m. Nov. 27-29 and Dec. 3-6.
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