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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 May 24 live blog.
COVID-19 numbers:
- Texas: More than 2.5 million cases have been reported in the state, and more than 50,100 people in Texas have died, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
- Central Texas counties:
- Travis County: At least 83,524 cases have been reported and at least 866 people have died. At least 82,204 people have recovered from the virus.
- Hays County: At least 18,828 confirmed cases have been reported and at least 246 people have died. At least 18,319 people have recovered from the virus.
- Williamson County: At least 39,653 cases have been reported in the county and at least 475 people have died.
For a look at COVID-19 data across all of the state's counties, click here.
Updates:
4:45 p.m. – The Austin Independent School District will hold in-person graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2021. The ceremonies will be held outside and will be socially distanced.
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