COVID-19 UPDATE:

We are now at 794 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Bexar County, up 22 from yesterday.

Of the total 794 returned positives:
- 21% are travel related
- 37% are close contact
- 32% are community transmission
- 10% are under investigation

1/16

- 135 individuals have fully recovered
- 88 are currently hospitalized, 52 in the ICU, 37 are on ventilators

It’s with immense sadness that we report the deaths of 3 more San Antonio residents — one of which was a resident at Southeast Nursing & Rehabilitation.

2/16

That brings the Southeast Nursing & Rehabilitation fatalities to 16 - roughly half of the total deaths in Bexar County.

Of note: Nearly 38% of the confirmed cases are residents under 40 years old.

3/16

See all of the data here: https://www.sanantonio.gov/Health/News/Alerts/CoronaVirus

Watch today’s press briefing here: https://www.facebook.com/cosagov/videos/528544854733064

4/16

VENTILATOR / BED CAPACITY:

546 of 709 ventilators are freely available, 77%. 37 are being used to fight COVID-19.

2000 of 4677 staffed hospital beds are freely available, 43%. 88 are currently being used in our fight against COVID-19.

5/16

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 call 210-233-5970 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to make an appointment.

6/16

MEALS ON WHEELS:

I joined @mowsatx this morning to help them load up volunteers' cars and deliver some meals. They're providing a critical service to our seniors in need.

To donate: https://www.mowsatx.org/donate 

7/16

ISOLATION FACILITIES:

The City has contracted with local lodging facilities around San Antonio to provide for temporary lodging in the event you seek a more proper place to isolate during your recovery.

To inquire, please call 210-207-5779.J

8/16

EMERGENCY RENT & MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE:

Our Neighborhood and Housing Services Department offers Emergency Housing Assistance to pay rent or mortgage payments during the COVID-19 crisis. Residents seeking assistance should visit: https://www.sanantonio.gov/NHSD/Programs/FairHousing or call 210-207-5910.

9/16

COVID-19 CHILDREN’S TOWN HALL:

You can watch a re-run of my town hall with Justice Luz Elena Chapa here:
https://www.facebook.com/cosagov/videos/1610911879060728/

10/16

SOUTH TEXAS BLOOD & TISSUE CENTER:

If you’ve recovered from COVID-19, you may be able to help others by donating plasma. If you are interested, please email [email protected] or call them at 210-731-2719.

11/16

EMERGENCY ORDER EXTENSION:

City Council has voted to extend our emergency order through April 30.

Full order: https://sanantonio.gov/Portals/0/Files/health/COVID19/Website%20Docs/Emergency%20Declaration%20No.%205.pdf

Addendum: https://sanantonio.gov/Portals/0/Files/health/COVID19/Public%20Info/Fifth%20Declaration%20of%20Public%20Health%20Emergency%20Addendum.pdf

12/16

FAMILY VIOLENCE:

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

To make a safety plan or to report suspected abuse, call 210-207-SAPD (7273). Family Violence Prevention Services can assist with shelter 24/7 at 210-733-8810.

13/16

MENTAL HEALTH:

The State of Texas has opened up a 24/7 mental health hotline: 833-986-1919

If you'd prefer to text, you can chat with someone at the Crisis Text Line by texting SHARE to 741741.

14/16

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 

15/16

Daily reminder: Your social life isn’t worth anybody’s actual life.

Don't give up now. We're making progress, and it's up to all of us to work toward a speedy recovery.

Thank you for the privilege of serving you, San Antonio.

16/16