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Coronavirus updates in Central Texas: Tuesday schools and stat tracker

Here are the latest COVID-19 updates in Central Texas for Tuesday, Oct. 19.

AUSTIN, Texas — Editor's note: This blog is no longer being updated.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 Oct. 19 live blog.

COVID-19 numbers:

  • Texas: More than 3.4 million cases have been reported in the state, and more than 67,800 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 17, and an average of 192 people are hospitalized. The seven-day moving average for new cases is 167. Since the beginning of the pandemic, 118,564 cases have been reported and at least 1,136 people have died.
    • Hays County: There are currently 581 active cases, and 18 people are currently hospitalized (14 unvaccinated, four vaccinated). Since the beginning of the pandemic, at least 29,319 confirmed cases have been reported and at least 386 people have died. 
    • Williamson County: There are 57 new cases of coronavirus in Williamson County. Twenty percent of hospital beds are available, and 11% of ICU beds are available. Since the beginning of the pandemic, at least 64,369 cases have been reported and at least 689 people have died.
  • Central Texas school districts: 
    • Austin ISD: As of Oct. 18, there are a total of 82 new COVID-19 cases (71 students, 9 employees and 2 others) and a total of 410 new exposures (402 students, 8 employees). Since Aug. 16, there have been 1,270 cumulative positive cases (1,036 students, 213 employees, 21 others) and 7,337 cumulative exposures (7,220 students, 106 employees, 11 others).
    • Round Rock ISD: As of Oct. 18, there are 21 new positive cases (16 students, 5 employees) and 133 new "close contacts" (119 students, 14 employees). There have been 1,648 total cumulative positive cases (1,441 students, 207 employees) and 14,376 total cumulative "close contacts" (13,268 students, 1,108 employees).
    • Leander ISD: For the week of Oct. 17-Oct. 22, there have been 21 total positive cases. There have been 1,560 total cumulative positive cases.
    • Pflugerville ISD: For the week of Oct. 18-Oct. 22, there have been 0 total positive cases. There have been 1,025 total cumulative positive cases.
    • Hays CISD: As of Oct. 18, there are 71 active student cases and 8 active staff cases. There have been a total of 859 cumulative student cases and 142 cumulative staff cases.
  • Texas Public Schools (2021-22 school year; updated on Fridays with data from the previous Monday-Sunday)
    • Cumulative positive student cases: 193,012, up from 177,176 on Oct. 3
    • Cumulative positive staff cases: 35,127, up from 32,285 on Oct. 3

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:

4:45 p.m. – Travis County reported another COVID-19 death on Tuesday along with 173 new confirmed cases, bringing the total to 118,564 cases and 1,136 deaths since the start of the pandemic. At least 116,011 people have recovered from the virus.

Travis County currently has 171 people hospitalized with COVID-19, with 75 in the ICU and 50 on ventilators.

4:40 p.m. – Hays County reported 29 new confirmed COVID-19 cases on Tuesday along with two new hospitalizations and two new hospital discharges. There are 30 additional people considered recovered.

4:35 p.m. – A member of the Office of the Inspector General's staff at the Giddings State School tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday morning, the Texas Juvenile Justice Department said.

4:30 p.m. – Texas is reporting an average of 4,055 new COVID-19 cases per day over the past week – the lowest since July 26, down 24% from a week ago and down 68% from a month ago. Texas reported 196 new COVID-19 deaths on Tuesday, bringing the total to 68,043. There are 4,953 COVID-19 patients in Texas hospitals statewide – down 20% from a week ago and down 58% from a month ago.

The Austin metro area is reporting an average of 374 new cases per day over the past week – up 10.5% from a week ago and down 54% from a month ago.

Travis County, Austin Public Health, and local community partners will host several FREE COVID-19 vaccine distribution events this week.

No appointments are required for these clinics. Please check the details of events to confirm dates, locations, times, and age availability. At this time, the Pfizer vaccine is the only vaccine authorized for ages 12 – 17. The consent of a parent or guardian is required for ages 12 - 17, and the parent or guardian must be present.

Booster shots are available to people who were fully vaccinated with the Pfizer-Biotech vaccine at least six months ago and meet the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s eligibility criteria.

People receiving their second dose of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine or the Pfizer booster should bring their COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card, so it can be updated.

Anyone who needs the COVID-19 vaccine can also use Travis County’s online calendar and map to find vaccine events taking place around the County.

Locations & Hours of No-Appointment Operation Tuesday, October 19, 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)

Southeast Library (APH)

  • 5803 Nuckols Crossing Austin, TX 78744
  • 3 pm – 8 pm
  • Moderna (18 and up), Pfizer (12 and up)

Langford Elementary School (Travis County)

  • 2206 Blue Meadow Dr. Austin, TX 78744
  • 4 pm – 8 pm
  • Pfizer (12 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, October 20, 2021

Delco Activity Center (APH)

  • 4601 Pecan Brook Dr. Austin, TX 78724
  • 9 am – 12 pm
  • Moderna (18 and up), Pfizer (12 and up)

Pflugerville Library (APH)

  • 1008 W. Pfluger St. Pflugerville, TX 78660
  • 2 pm – 7 pm
  • Moderna (18 and up), Pfizer (12 and up)

Sims Elementary School (APH)

  • 1203 Springdale Rd. Austin, TX 78721
  • 2 pm – 7 pm
  • Moderna (18 and up), Pfizer (12 and up)

Villas of Cordoba (Travis County)

  • 5901 Stassney Ln. Austin, TX 78744
  • 5:30 pm – 8:30 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)

Locations & Hours of No-Appointment Operation Thursday, October 21, 2021

Delco Activity Center (APH)

  • 4601 Pecan Brook Dr. Austin, TX 78724
  • 9 am – 12 pm
  • Moderna (18 and up), Pfizer (12 and up)

Sims Elementary School (APH)

  • 1203 Springdale Rd. Austin, TX 78721
  • 2 pm – 7 pm
  • Moderna (18 and up), Pfizer (12 and up)

Cook Elementary School (Travis County)

  • 1511 Cripple Creek Dr. Austin, TX 78758
  • 4 pm – 8 pm
  • Pfizer (12 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 Friday, October 22, 2021

Delco Activity Center (APH)

  • 4601 Pecan Brook Dr. Austin, TX 78724
  • 9 am – 12 pm
  • Moderna (18 and up), Pfizer (12 and up)

Consulado General de México en Austin ­(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)

Southeast Library (APH)

  • 5803 Nuckols Crossing Austin, TX 78744
  • 3 pm – 8 pm
  • Moderna (18 and up), Pfizer (12 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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