Executives report 1,170 new COVID-19 cases, 9 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 128,067 total cases of COVID-19 and 1,587 total deaths in Bexar County, an increase of 1,170 new cases on Thursday. Nine new deaths were reported today.

The 7-day moving average of cases is 1,534.

City officials also reported that 1,376 patients are hospitalized, 394 are in the intensive care unit and 214 are on ventilators. There are 10% staff beds available and 48% fans available.

There were 207 hospital admissions, a 24-hour record, Nirenberg said.

Deputy city manager Dr Colleen Bridger said Metro Health will launch a website to help people find places where they can get vaccinated. She said the website will be launched when there is enough supply available to the public.

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