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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 Oct. 8 live blog.
COVID-19 numbers:
- Texas: More than 3.4 million cases have been reported in the state, and more than 66,000 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 21, and an average of 291 people are hospitalized. The seven-day moving average for new cases is 159. Since the beginning of the pandemic, 116,783 cases have been reported and at least 1,119 people have died.
- Hays County: There are currently 827 active cases, and 32 people are currently hospitalized (27 unvaccinated, five vaccinated). Since the beginning of the pandemic, at least 28,963 confirmed cases have been reported and at least 379 people have died.
- Williamson County: There are 147 new cases of coronavirus in Williamson County. Sixteen percent of hospital beds are available, and 7% of ICU beds are available. Since the beginning of the pandemic, at least 63,067 cases have been reported and at least 664 people have died.
- Central Texas school districts:
- Austin ISD: As of Oct. 8, there are a total of 81 new COVID-19 cases (71 students, 7 employees and 3 others) and a total of 454 new exposures (448 students, 6 employees). Since Aug. 16, there have been 1,167 cumulative positive cases (951 students, 197 employees, 19 others) and 6,838 cumulative exposures (6,730 students, 97 employees, 11 others).
- Round Rock ISD: As of Oct. 8, there are 13 new positive cases (13 students, 0 employees) and 71 new "close contacts" (71 students, 0 employees). There have been 1,555 total cumulative positive cases (1,368 students, 187 employees) and 13,736 total cumulative "close contacts" (12,662 students, 1,074 employees).
- Leander ISD: For the week of Oct. 2-Oct. 8, there have been 54 total positive cases. There have been 1,493 total cumulative positive cases.
- Pflugerville ISD: For the week of Oct. 4-Oct. 8, there have been 44 total positive cases. There have been 986 total cumulative positive cases.
- Hays CISD: As of Oct. 8, there are 104 active student cases and 9 active staff cases. There have been a total of 817 cumulative student cases and 135 cumulative staff cases.
- Texas Public Schools (2021-22 school year; updated on Fridays with data from the previous Monday-Sunday)
- Cumulative positive student cases: 185,024, up from 175,428 on Oct. 3
- Cumulative positive staff cases: 33,706, up from 32,031 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.
GRAPHS: Coronavirus data Oct. 6, 2021
Updates:
11:30 a.m. – Four COVID-19 cases were linked to Weekend 1 of the Austin City Limits Music Festival, according to Austin Public Health. Overall, APH's Chief Epidemiologist Janet Pichette said ACL has had a "very little" impact on coronavirus numbers in Central Texas.
10:30 a.m. – Austin Public Health is giving an update on COVID-19 at its weekly Q&A session. Watch below:
Vaccine Clinics Available this weekend:
Austin City Limits Music Festival (Travis County) - MUST HAVE TICKET FOR ENTRY AS VACCINE EVENT IS INSIDE
- Time: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Address: 2100 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, TX 78746
- Vaccine: Pfizer (12+ years)
Foundation Communities Prosper Center South (APH)
- Time: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Address: 2900 S IH 35 Frontage Rd
- Vaccine: Pfizer (12+ years), Moderna (18+ years)
- Note: PPE + Food Boxes will also be distributed
Southeast Library (APH)
- Time: 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Address: 5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd, Austin, TX 78744
- Vaccine: Pfizer (12+ years), Moderna (18+ years)
Little Walnut Creek Library (APH)
- Time: 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Address: 835 W Rundberg Ln, Austin, TX 78758
- Vaccine: Pfizer (12+ years), Moderna (18+ years)
La Mexicana Meat Market (Travis County)
- Time: 5:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
- Address: 5717 South IH 35 Frontage Rd., Austin, TX 78744
- Vaccine: Pfizer (12+ years)
Poco Loco Supermercado (Travis County)
- Time: 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Address 1148 Airport Blvd., Austin, TX 78702
- Vaccine: Pfizer (12+ years)
Poco Loco Supermercado (Travis County)
- Time: 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Address: 611 W. Ben White Blvd., Austin, TX 78704
- Vaccine: Pfizer (12+ years)
Poco Loco Supermercado (Travis County)
- Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
- Address: 6305 Cameron Rd., Austin, TX 78723
- Vaccine: Pfizer (12+ years)
La Moreliana Meat Market (Travis County)
- Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Address: 5405 South Pleasant Valley Rd. #E, Austin, TX 78744
- Vaccine: Pfizer (12+ years)
Travis County Exposition Center (Travis County)
- Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Address: 7311 Decker Ln., Austin, TX 78724
- Vaccine: Pfizer (12+ years)
Dailey Middle School (Travis County)
- Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Address: 14000 Westall St., Austin, TX 78725
- Vaccine: Pfizer (12+ years)
Del Valle High School Opportunity Center (Travis County)
- Time: 9 a.m to 2 p.m.
- Address: 5301 B Ross Rd., Del Valle, TX 78617
- Vaccine: Pfizer (12+ years)
Southeast Library (APH)
- Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Address: 5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd, Austin, TX 78744
- Vaccine: Pfizer (12+ years), Moderna (18+ years)
Little Walnut Creek Library (APH)
- Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Address: 835 W Rundberg Lane, Austin, TX 78758
- Vaccine: Pfizer (12+ years), Moderna (18+ years)
St Joseph’s Catholic Church (APH)
- Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Address: 12010 Old Hwy 20, Manor, TX 78653
- Vaccine: Pfizer (12+ years), Moderna (18+ years)
Impact at Mosaic Church (APH)
- Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Address: 12675 Research Blvd., Austin, TX 78759
- Vaccine: Pfizer (12+ years), Moderna (18+ years)
The Reserve at Oak Ranch (APH)
- Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- Address: 5717 Paseo Nuevo Circle, Del Valle, TX 78617
- Vaccine: Pfizer (12+ years), Moderna (18+ years)
Austin City Limits Music Festival (Travis County) - MUST HAVE TICKET FOR ENTRY AS VACCINE EVENT IS INSIDE
- Time: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Address: 2100 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, TX 78746
- Vaccine: Pfizer (12+ years)
Travis County Exposition Center (Travis County)
- Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Address: 7311 Decker Ln., Austin, TX 78724
- Vaccine: Pfizer (12+ years)
Austin City Limits Music Festival (Travis County) - MUST HAVE TICKET FOR ENTRY AS VACCINATION WILL BE INSIDE EVENT
- Time: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Address: 2100 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, TX 78746
- Vaccine: Pfizer (12+ years)
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