Executives Report 404 New Cases of COVID-19, 4 New Deaths

SAINT ANTHONY – San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Bexar County Commissioner Justin Rodriguez briefed the community on the local response to COVID-19 during their daily briefing Thursday evening.

Nirenberg reported 194,736 total cases of COVID-19 and 2,514 total deaths in Bexar County, an increase of 404 new cases as of Thursday. Four new deaths were reported today.

The 7-day moving average will be reported at Monday’s briefing as there was not enough data this week due to lack of testing due to the winter storm last week.

City officials also reported that 494 patients are hospitalized, 194 are in the intensive care unit and 111 are on ventilators. There are 8% staffed beds available and 64% ventilators available.

Nirenberg said 3,510 COVID-19 vaccines were administered at the Alamodome on Thursday. He said the city and county are requesting more doses because they have the capacity to vaccinate more people.

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The mayor said the city is expected to receive 10,000 Pfizer vaccines for first-dose appointments next week. Click here for the latest vaccine information on the city’s website.

More than 34,000 people have signed up for the city’s new text messaging system, according to Nirenberg. See how to subscribe below:

Watch the full briefing in the video player above to learn more about city and county leaders.

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Nirenberg said the San Antonians should call 311 and dial option 5 for information on disaster assistance. Click here for online help.

The mayor also said an emergency fund had been set up to help San Antonio residents recover from last week’s devastating winter storm. Click here to make a donation.

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