COVID-19 UPDATE THREAD:

Good evening, San Antonio.

We are now at 342 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Bexar County.

Of the total 342 returned positives:
- 93 are travel related
- 120 are close contact
- 93 are community transmitted
- 36 are under investigation

1/14

- 47 have fully recovered
- 75 are currently hospitalized, 37 in the ICU, 28 on ventilators

VENTILATOR CAPACITY: 650 in the County w/ 2100 ordered.

These numbers now accurately reflect the outbreak in the Southeast Nursing and Rehabilitation facility.

2/14

We are reporting no new deaths today, and we have conducted over 3,000 total tests in the region.

Of note: 98 of the confirmed cases are residents under 40 years old. Please let that statistic serve as a reminder that this virus does not discriminate.

3/14

SOUTHEAST NURSING & REHABILITATION:

75 total people in connection with the Southeast Nursing and Rehabilitation facility have tested positive, including 59 residents yesterday.

1 of the facility’s residents is included among the 9 we’ve lost to COVID-19...

4/14

... State and local authorities are investigating safety protocols at the facility. Metro Health is already working to track and trace the movements of the facility’s 60 total employees.

5/14

EMERGENCY ORDER ADDENDUM:

Earlier today, I issued an addendum to the standing emergency order.

Included: Long term care employees may only work at one facility. Golf courses are closed. City parks will be closed for Easter Weekend.

Full text: https://www.sanantonio.gov/Portals/0/Files/health/COVID19/Public%20Info/Fifth%20Declaration%20of%20Public%20Health%20Emergency%20Addendum.pdf?ver=2020-04-03-181435-523

6/14

NEW TESTING PROCEDURES AT FREEMAN:

You no longer need a doctor’s recommendation to get tested for COVID-19 at the Freeman Coliseum drive-through facility. You will still need to make an appointment...

7/14

... Call 210-233-5970 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to complete the registration process for a test.

Our self-screening tool can help inform your decision on whether or not to seek testing, but please note it is only for information purposes...

8/14

Access the tool here: https://covid19test.quacito.com/ 

If a test is recommended, you will be provided a phone number that you can call to schedule your test...

9/14

... If you're experiencing symptoms, we are still advising that you stay at home and call your primary care provider for the next best steps. Do not go to the emergency room. Your providers are equipped with the information they need to recommend COVID-19 testing...

10/14

... If you do not have a primary healthcare provider or insurance, Federally Qualified Healthcare Centers (FQHC) can assist you with the next best steps.

- CommuniCare: 210.233.7000
- CentroMed: 210.922.7000

@TexasMedClinic is now equipped to provide tests.

11/14

COMMUNICATION PORTALS:

San Antonio COVID-19 website:
https://sanantonio.gov/Health/News/Alerts/CoronaVirus

American Sign Language:
http://sat.ahasalerts.com/ActiveAlerts.aspx?id=1334

COVID-19 Hotline: 210.207.5779

Text COSAGOV to 55000 for text alerts

Ready South Texas app:
https://readysouthtexasapp.com 

12/14

MENTAL HEALTH:

I want you to know there are always people willing to help.

@TexasHHSC has opened up a hotline: 833-986-1919

If you prefer text, you can chat with someone at the @CrisisTextLine by texting SHARE to 741741.

13/14

Please heed the warnings of our local health authority. @SATXPolice has begun issuing citations associated with repeat offenders.

Your loved ones, your neighbors and your city are counting on you to do your part.

Stay home, save lives.

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