Travis County Coronavirus Infection Rates
The coronavirus has hit the US hard, with currently more (reported and confirmed) cases here than anywhere else in the world. But the intensity currently varies quite a bit from place to place, with New York and NYC being the unfortunate first epicenter. So, how many cases of the coronavirus are in Austin, TX?
How many cases of the coronavirus are in Austin, TX?: Current Numbers
As of this writing, Austin and Travis County have had 305 confirmed cases and three deaths. Predictably, the case count steadily rose throughout the last week of March 2020.
What age are the people getting COVID-19 in Travis County?
The majority of COVID-19 cases in the Austin area have been among those between the ages of 20 and 29, with the number currently standing at 84 cases. Next is the 30-39 age group, with 71 cases. Only one baby has gotten the virus, while there have been two cases of children aged one to nine and five teenagers aged ten to nineteen.
The elderly cases have also been fewer, with 21 in the 60 to 69 group, 13 in the 70 to 79 group, and just ten for those 80 and older. Gender-wise, the results have been pretty evenly split between male and female.
What is the most infected area of Travis County?
Within Travis County, case density is highest in Austin itself, with the densest region being the 78705 zip code, from which 31 cases have been reported to date.
How many COVID-19 cases have there been in Texas?
As of this writing, Texas has 4,720 confirmed cases of COVID-19. There are 72 deaths from the virus in the state. As a whole, the USA has so far had 234,462 confirmed cases and 5,607 deaths from COVID-19.
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How can I keep myself and others safe from COVID-19 in Austin?
To further curb the spread of the virus, the primary recommendations currently are to continue practicing the well-established guidelines of social distancing, frequent handwashing, and minimizing face-touching. And of course, #stayhome as much as possible.
