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Coronavirus updates in Central Texas: Central Texas Food Bank cancels weekend food distribution events

Here are the latest COVID-19 updates, closures and postponements in Central Texas for Friday, Feb. 12.

AUSTIN, Texas — Editor's note: This live blog is no longer updating. Check out KVUE's Feb. 13 live blog for coronavirus updates.

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 Feb. 12 live blog.

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.

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:

For a complete list, click here.

RELATED: Texas to receive 407,650 first doses of COVID-19 vaccine next week

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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