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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 Nov. 12 live blog.
COVID-19 numbers:
- Texas: More than 3.5 million cases have been reported in the state, and more than 71,100 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 for new hospital admissions is 14, and an average of 120 people are hospitalized. The seven-day moving average for new cases is 95. Since the beginning of the pandemic, 120,844 cases have been reported and at least 1,176 people have died.
- Hays County: There are currently 410 active cases, and 10 people are currently hospitalized. Since the beginning of the pandemic, at least 29,957 confirmed cases have been reported and at least 401 people have died.
- Williamson County: There are 54 new cases of coronavirus in Williamson County. Nineteen percent of hospital beds are available, and 13% of ICU beds are available. Since the beginning of the pandemic, at least 66,119 cases have been reported and at least 712 people have died.
- Central Texas school districts:
- Austin ISD: As of Nov. 11, there are a total of 36 new COVID-19 cases (28 students, 8 employees) and a total of 12 new exposures (12 students). Since Aug. 16, there have been 1,441 cumulative positive cases (1,177 students, 239 employees, 25 others) and 7,869 cumulative exposures (7,737 students, 110 employees, 22 others).
- Round Rock ISD: As of Nov. 11, there are 18 new positive cases (15 students, 3 employees) and 162 new "close contacts" (143 students, 19 employees). There have been 1,942 total cumulative positive cases (1,684 students, 258 employees) and 16,248 total cumulative "close contacts" (14,950 students, 1,298 employees).
- Leander ISD: For the week of Nov.6-Nov. 12, there have been 48 total positive cases. There have been 1,718 total cumulative positive cases.
- Pflugerville ISD: For the week of Nov. 7-Nov. 12, there have been 21 total positive cases. There have been 1,136 total cumulative positive cases.
- Hays CISD: As of Nov. 11, there are 33 active student cases and 7 active staff cases. There have been a total of 978 cumulative student cases and 169 cumulative staff cases.
- Texas Public Schools (2021-22 school year; updated on Fridays with data from the previous Monday-Sunday)
- Cumulative positive student cases: 211,788
- Cumulative positive staff cases: 38,865
For a look at COVID-19 data across all of the state's counties, click here. KVUE is tracking COVID-19 data from five school districts in Central Texas. Many school districts have their own COVID-19 dashboard.
GRAPHS: Coronavirus data Nov. 11, 2021
Updates:
3:15 p.m. – Austin Public Health and Travis County are partnering with local organizations to provide COVID-19 vaccination clinics from Nov. 12-15. These clinics do not require registration. APH sites offer all three vaccine options while Travis County sites only offer the Pfizer vaccine. This includes third doses for the immunocompromised and booster shots for qualifying individuals.
Pediatric vaccination for kids 5-11 are offered at four APH clinics. No appointment is required at the Delco Activity Center and Old Sims Elementary gym. Shots for Tots clinics offer both COVID-19 and flu vaccinations by appointment only.
For a full list of vaccination sites around the area this weekend, click here.
12:20 p.m. – Beginning Monday, the Travis County Mobile Vaccination Collaborative will provide COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5 to 11 at its mobile vaccine clinics, except at the Travis County Expo Center. No appointments are required, but the consent of a parent or guardian is required for ages 5 to 17 and the parent or guardian must be present.
You can use Travis County’s online calendar and map to find a vaccine clinic near you that’s administering the pediatric Pfizer vaccine. Access the calendar by visiting the Travis County COVID-19 page and clicking on the “Get Vaccinated” button.
The County is also changing the hours of operation at the expo center starting on Saturday. The hours of operation will now be noon to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The expo center vaccine clinic will continue to offer the Pfizer vaccine for people ages 12 and up.
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