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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 July 21 live blog.
COVID-19 numbers:
- Texas: More than 2.5 million cases have been reported in the state, and more than 51,600 people in Texas have died, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
- Central Texas counties:
- Austin-Travis County: The seven-day moving average of new admissions is 33, and an average of 181 people are hospitalized. The seven-day moving average for new cases is 130. Since the beginning of the pandemic, at least 86,524 cases have been reported and at least 893 people have died.
- Hays County: There are currently 415 active cases and 13 people are currently hospitalized. Since the beginning of the pandemic, at least 19,587 confirmed cases have been reported and at least 265 people have died. At least 18,907 people have recovered from the virus.
- Williamson County: There are 97 new cases, and 14% of hospital beds are available. Since the beginning of the pandemic, at least 41,096 cases have been reported in the county and at least 486 people have died.
For a look at COVID-19 data across all of the state's counties, click here.
GRAPHS: Coronavirus data July 21, 2021
Updates:
5:50 p.m. – Travis County reported 163 new confirmed COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, bringing the total to 86,524 cases and 893 deaths since the start of the pandemic. At least 84,510 people have recovered from the virus.
Travis County currently has 203 people hospitalized with COVID-19, with 74 in the ICU and 37 on ventilators.
5:45 p.m. – One member of the Office of the Inspector General's staff at the Giddings State School tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday morning, the Texas Juvenile Justice Department said.
One youth development coach the Giddings State School tested positive on Wednesday afternoon. That employee was last on campus on July 9.
3:10 p.m. – Austin Public Health said it will reopen two COVID-19 testing sites as the spread of the delta variant accelerates.
On Thursday, July 22, the testing site at the George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center will reopen:
- 5801 Ainez Drive, Austin, Texas 78744
- Tuesday-Friday, 1-7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
On Thursday, July 29, the St. Johns COVID-19 testing site will reopen:
- 7211 N, I-35 Frontage Road, Austin, Texas 78752
- Tuesday-Friday, 1-7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Patients may arrive by car, foot or on a bicycle or motorcycle. All individuals are required to wear a face mask.
Testing is available with or without an appointment, but scheduling is recommended to save time on the day. Individuals can schedule a test at online at http://covid19.austintexas.gov or by calling 311 or 512-974-2000. Individuals unable to access the testing sites can also call the equity hotline at 512-972-5560 to see if they qualify for an at-home test.
3 p.m. – Texas reported 3,621 new confirmed COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, the most for a single day since April 13. The seven-day average is up to 2,684 per day over the past week – the highest since March 23 and up 56% from a week ago and up 237% from a month ago. The state reported 33 new COVID-19 deaths. There are 3,566 COVID-19 patients in Texas hospitals statewide – up 46% from a week ago and up 137% from a month ago.
The seven-day average of new cases in the Austin metro area is at 246 new cases per day over the past week – up 46% from a week ago. Daily hospital admissions are at 32.6 per day over the past week.
Texas has 52% of the 12+ population full vaccinated.
6 a.m. – The Central Texas Counties Vaccine Collaborative, Austin Public Health, and local community partners will host multiple COVID-19 vaccine distribution events this week. There will be several pop-up clinics throughout the county through Thursday, July 22.
No appointments are required. Check the details of events below to confirm dates, locations, times and age availability depending on the vaccine being administered.
Wednesday
Del Valle Middle School (APH)
- 5500 Ross Rd. Del Valle, TX 78617
- 8:30 am – 12 pm
- Moderna (18 and up), Pfizer (12 and up), Johnson and Johnson (18 and up)
Terrazas Library (APH)
- 1105 E. Cesar Chavez St. Austin, TX 78702
- 10 am – 12 pm
- Moderna (18 and up), Johnson and Johnson (18 and up)
Dailey Middle School (APH)
- 14000 Westall St. Austin, TX 78725
- 11:30 am – 2 pm
- Moderna (18 and up), Pfizer (12 and up), Johnson and Johnson (18 and up)
Little Walnut Creek Library (APH)
- 835 W. Rundberg Ln. Austin, TX 78758
- 2 pm – 6 pm
- Moderna (18 and up)
Southeast Library (APH)
- 5803 Nuckols Crossing Austin, TX 78744
- 2 pm – 8 pm
- Moderna (18 and up)
Booker T. Washington Terrace (APH)
- 905 Bedford St. Austin, TX 78702
- 4 pm – 6:30 pm
- Moderna (18 and up), Johnson and Johnson (18 and up)
Lake Travis Crisis Ministries (Travis County)
- 107 Ranch Rd 620 S. #114 Lakeway, TX 78734
- 4:30 pm – 7 pm
- Pfizer (12 and up), Johnson and Johnson (18 and up)
Langford Elementary School (Travis County)
- 2206 Blue Meadow Dr. Austin, TX 78744
- 5 pm – 8 pm
- Pfizer (12 and up)
La Finca Supermercado (Travis County)
- 9616 N. Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78753
- 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- Pfizer (12 and up)
La Michoacana Meat Market (Travis County)
- 2237B E. Riverside Dr. Austin, TX 78741
- 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- Pfizer (12 and up)
El Rancho Supermercado – Research (Travis County)
- 8752 Research Blvd. Austin, TX 78758
- 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- Pfizer (12 and up)
El Rancho Supermercado – Berkman (Travis County)
- 6800 Berkman Dr. Austin, TX 78723
- 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- Pfizer (12 and up)
Thursday
Georgian Manor Apartments (APH)
- 110 Bolles Cir. Austin, TX 78753
- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
- Moderna (18 and up), Pfizer (12 and up), Johnson and Johnson (18 and up)
Little Walnut Creek Library (APH)
- 835 W. Rundberg Ln. Austin, TX 78758
- 2 pm – 6 pm
- Moderna (18 and up)
Southeast Library (APH)
- 5803 Nuckols Crossing Austin, TX 78744
- 2 pm – 8 pm
- Moderna (18 and up)
JD’s Supermarket (Travis County)
- 8807 Cameron Rd. Austin, TX 78754
- 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- Pfizer (12 and up), Johnson and Johnson (18 and up)
JD’s Supermarket (Travis County)
- 6506 Decker Ln. Austin, TX 78724 – 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- Pfizer (12 and up), Johnson and Johnson (18 and up)
JD’s Supermarket (Travis County)
- 9111 FM 812 Austin, TX 78719
- 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- Pfizer (12 and up), Johnson and Johnson (18 and up)
JD’s Supermarket (Travis County)
- 6759 FM 535 Cedar Creek, TX 78612
- 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- Pfizer (12 and up), Johnson and Johnson (18 and up)
Turner Roberts Recreation Center (APH)
- 7201 Colony Loop Dr. Austin, TX 78724
- 6 pm – 8 pm
- Pfizer (12 and up)
Virginia Roberts Recreation Center (APH)
- 7500 Blessing Ave. Austin, TX 78752
- 6 pm – 8 pm
- Pfizer (12 and up)
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