New UT data shows possibility of more COVID-19 hospitalizations

AUSTIN (KXAN) — COVID-19 cases are on the rise nationwide, and local experts are warning people to stay vigilant as holiday and summer travel begins.Dr. Desmar Walkes, Austin-Travis County health authority, says Travis County is averaging 500 to 600 new cases per day, but those numbers could be much larger."We know there are more than that occurring, and we are not getting those reports because people are doing home testing," said Walkes.Nick Hays recently tested positive and had mild symp