AUSTIN, Texas — Editor's note: This blog is no longer being updated. Click here for Wednesday's blog.
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. 9 live blog.
COVID-19 numbers:
- Texas: More than 3.5 million cases have been reported in the state, and more than 70,700 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 90. Since the beginning of the pandemic, 120,737 cases have been reported and at least 1,175 people have died.
- Hays County: There are currently 380 active cases, and 12 people are currently hospitalized (8 unvaccinated, 4 vaccinated). Since the beginning of the pandemic, at least 29,864 confirmed cases have been reported and at least 401 people have died.
- Williamson County: There are 66 new cases of coronavirus in Williamson County. Twenty-one percent of hospital beds are available, and 14% of ICU beds are available. Since the beginning of the pandemic, at least 65,922 cases have been reported and at least 710 people have died.
- Central Texas school districts:
- Austin ISD: As of Nov. 9, there are a total of 17 new COVID-19 cases (15 students, 2 employees, 0 others) and a total of 12 new exposures (12 students, 0 employees). Since Aug. 16, there have been 1,422 cumulative positive cases (1,164 students, 233 employees, 25 others) and 7,869 cumulative exposures (7,737 students, 110 employees, 22 others).
- Round Rock ISD: As of Nov. 9, there are 16 new positive cases (13 students, 3 employees) and 121 new "close contacts" (99 students, 22 employees). There have been 1,908 total cumulative positive cases (1,655 students, 253 employees) and 15,964 total cumulative "close contacts" (14,706 students, 1,258 employees).
- Leander ISD: For the week of Nov.6-Nov. 12, there have been 35 total positive cases. There have been 1,705 total cumulative positive cases.
- Pflugerville ISD: For the week of Nov. 7-Nov. 12, there have been 0 total positive cases. There have been 1,115 total cumulative positive cases.
- Hays CISD: As of Nov. 9, there are 51 active student cases and 7 active staff cases. There have been a total of 969 cumulative student cases and 165 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.
Updates:
6:40 p.m. – Travis County reported three more COVID-19 deaths on Tuesday along with 256 new confirmed cases, bringing the total to 120,737 cases and 1,175 deaths since the start of the pandemic. At least 118,607 people have recovered from the virus.
Travis County currently has 121 people hospitalized with COVID-19, with 51 in the ICU and 28 on ventilators.
3:20 p.m. – Austin ISD students ages 5-11 can get their COVID-19 vaccine on Saturday at a districtwide vaccine clinic hosted by Austin ISD and Vax Together Austin, the school district said on Tuesday.
The clinic will be held from 7 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13 at the Austin ISD Performing Arts Center, located at 1500 Barbara Jordan Blvd.
The clinic does not require registration.
9 a.m. – Austin Public Health is giving a COVID-19 update. Watch on KVUE's YouTube channel.
Locations & Hours of No-Appointment Operation Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Little Walnut Creek Library (APH)
- 835 W. Rundberg Ln. Austin, TX 78758
- 3 pm – 8 pm
- Moderna (18 and up), Pfizer (12 and up), Johnson & Johnson (18 and up)
Southeast Library (APH)
- 5803 Nuckols Crossing Austin, TX 78744
- 3 pm – 8 pm
- Moderna (18 and up), Pfizer (12 and up), Johnson & Johnson (18 and up)
Blazier Elementary School (Travis County)
- 8601 Vertex Blvd. Austin, TX 78744
- 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
- Pfizer (5 and up)
JD’s Supermarket (Travis County)
- 9111 FM 812 Austin, TX 78719
- 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- Pfizer (12 and up)
JD’s Supermarket (Travis County)
- 8807 Cameron Rd. Austin, TX 78754
- 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- Pfizer (12 and up)
JD’s Supermarket (Travis County)
- 6506 Decker Ln. Austin, TX 78724
- 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- Pfizer (12 and up)
JD’s Supermarket (Travis County)
- 6759 FM 535 Cedar Creek, TX 78612
- 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- Pfizer (12 and up)
Locations & Hours of No-Appointment Operation Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Delco Activity Center (APH)
- 4601 Pecan Brook Dr. Austin, TX 78724
- 9 am – 12 pm
- Moderna (18 and up), Pfizer (5 and up), Johnson & Johnson (18 and up)
Pflugerville Library (APH)
- 1008 W. Pfluger St. Pflugerville, TX 78660
- 2 pm – 7 pm
- Moderna (18 and up), Pfizer (5 and up), Johnson & Johnson (18 and up)
Sims Elementary School (APH)
- 1203 Springdale Rd. Austin, TX 78721
- 2 pm – 7 pm
- Moderna (18 and up), Pfizer (5 and up), Johnson & Johnson (18 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)
Locations & Hours of No-Appointment Operation Thursday, November 11, 2021
Delco Activity Center (APH)
- 4601 Pecan Brook Dr. Austin, TX 78724
- 2 pm – 7 pm
- Moderna (18 and up), Pfizer (5 and up), Johnson & Johnson (18 and up)
Sims Elementary School (APH)
- 1203 Springdale Rd. Austin, TX 78721
- 2 pm – 7 pm
- Moderna (18 and up), Pfizer (5 and up), Johnson & Johnson (18 and up)
Locations & Hours of No-Appointment Operation Friday, November 12, 2021
Delco Activity Center (APH)
- 4601 Pecan Brook Dr. Austin, TX 78724
- 9 am – 12 pm
- Moderna (18 and up), Pfizer (5 and up), Johnson & Johnson (18 and up)
Consulate General of Mexico (Travis County)
- 5202 E. Ben White Blvd. #150 Austin, TX 78741
- 9 am – 1 pm
- Pfizer (12 and up)
Austin Community College – Eastview Campus (Travis County)
- 3401 Webberville Rd. Austin, TX 78702
- 10 am – 4 pm
- Pfizer (12 and up)
Little Walnut Creek Library (APH)
- 835 W. Rundberg Ln. Austin, TX 78758
- 3 pm – 8 pm
- Moderna (18 and up), Pfizer (12 and up), Johnson & Johnson (18 and up)
Southeast Library (APH)
- 5803 Nuckols Crossing Austin, TX 78744
- 3 pm – 8 pm
- Moderna (18 and up), Pfizer (12 and up), Johnson & Johnson (18 and up)
Tienda Mexicana Market (Travis County)
- 825 E. Rundberg Ln. #D Austin, TX 78753
- 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- Pfizer (12 and up)
La Mexicana Market (Travis County)
- 5717 South IH 35 Frontage Rd., Austin, TX 78744
- 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- Pfizer (12 and up)
Poco Loco Supermercado – Cameron (Travis County)
- 6305 Cameron Rd. Austin, TX 78723
- 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- Pfizer (12 and up)
Poco Loco Supermercado – Ben White (Travis County)
- 611 W. Ben White Blvd. Austin, TX 78704
- 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- Pfizer (12 and up)
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