Austin, Texas COVID-19 updates: Aug. 19, 2021

AUSTIN, Texas — 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 Aug. 19 live blog.

• Texas: More than 2.8 million cases have been reported in the state, and more than 53,300 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 of new admissions is 76, and an average of 601 people are hospitalized. The seven-day moving average for new cases is 513. Since the beginning of the pandemic, over 97,515 cases have been reported and at least 924 people have died. 
  • Hays County: There are currently 2,161 active cases and 62 people are currently hospitalized (49 unvaccinated, 13 vaccinated). Since the beginning of the pandemic, at least 23,478 confirmed cases have been reported and at least 293 people have died. At least 21,024 people have recovered from the virus.
  • Williamson County: There are 360 new cases, and 11% of hospital beds are available and 1% of ICU beds are available. Since the beginning of the pandemic, at least 48,979 cases have been reported in the county and at least 510 people have died.

For a look at COVID-19 data across all of the state’s counties, click here.

Check back for updates throughout the day.

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