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KVUE is keeping you updated with the latest coronavirus and COVID-19 news in the Austin area.
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COVID-19 numbers:
- Texas: More than 2.1 million cases have been reported in the state, and more than 39,700 people in Texas have died, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
- Central Texas counties:
- Travis County: At least 73,538 cases have been reported and at least 710 people have died. At least 69,460 people have recovered from the virus.
- Hays County: At least 15,837 confirmed cases have been reported and at least 202 people have died. At least 14,238 people have recovered from the virus.
- Williamson County: At least 34,527 cases have been reported in the county and at least 362 people have died. At least 33,250 people have recovered from the virus.
For a look at COVID-19 data across all of the state's counties, click here.
GRAPHS: Coronavirus data Feb. 10
Updates:
5:50 p.m. - Travis County reported six more deaths from COVID-19 on Friday along with 279 new confirmed cases, bringing the total to 73,528 cases and 710 deaths since the start of the pandemic. At least 69,460 people have recovered from the virus.
Travis County currently has 372 people hospitalized with COVID-19, with 111 in the ICU and 72 on ventilators. There are 36 people being treated at the alternative care site at the Austin Convention Center.
5:20 p.m. - Hays County reported 45 new confirmed COVID-19 cases on Friday along with six new hospitalizations and three new hospital discharges. There are 192 additional people considered recovered.
4:55 p.m. - As of Friday, Travis County has vaccinated more than 100,000 people with at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
4:30 p.m. - Texas will receive 407,650 first doses of the vaccines next week and 333,650 second doses. The following are Central Texas hub providers receiving doses next week:
- A+ Life Style Medical Group: 1,000 Moderna doses
- BSW Medical Center Marble Falls: 975 Pfizer doses
- Hill Country Memorial Hospital: 1,200 Moderna doses
- Hays County Health Department: 1,950 Pfizer doses, 2,500 Moderna doses
- Austin Public Health: 12,000 Moderna doses
- Dell Medical School: 1,950 Pfizer doses
- Family Emergency Rooms Cedar Park: 6,000 Moderna doses
For a complete list, click here.
8:08 a.m. - The Central Texas Food Bank is canceling all food distribution events this weekend due to the winter storm in order to protect their clients, staff and volunteers.
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