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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 Sept. 6 live blog.
COVID-19 numbers:
- Texas: More than 635,300 cases have been reported in the state, and more than 13,400 people in Texas have died, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
- Central Texas counties:
- Travis County: Over 26,900 cases have been reported and at least 394 people have died. At least 25,755 people have recovered from the virus.
- Hays County: More than 5,400 confirmed cases have been reported and at least 50 people have died. At least 3,434 people have recovered from the virus.
- Williamson County: More than 8,000 cases have been reported in the county and at least 128 people have died. More than 7,700 people have recovered from the virus.
GRAPHS: Coronavirus data Sept. 4
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Updates:
6 p.m. – Travis County reported 38 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, bringing the county total to 26,969 since the pandemic began. There were zero new deaths and 35 new recoveries reported on Sunday.
For an age breakdown of those cases, see the Austin-Travis County online dashboard.
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