COVID-19 UPDATE THREAD:

Good evening, San Antonio.

We are now at 1254 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Bexar County, up 23 from yesterday.

Of the 1254:
- 16% are travel related
- 43% are close contact
- 33% are community transmission
- 8% are under investigation

1/13

- 531 individuals have fully recovered, large bump
- 58 are currently hospitalized, 33 in the ICU, 17 are on ventilators

We are reporting no additional COVID-19 related deaths today.

We can confirm receipt of 19,245 total test results in Bexar County.

2/13

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/717571418987018/

3/13

Council has approved the creation of a COVID-19 Emergency Housing Assistance Program, funded with $25 million from various sources.

Residents seeking assistance should visit: https://sanantonio.gov/NHSD/Programs/FairHousing or call 311

Text HousingHelpSA to 41444 to donate to this fund.

4/13

Two new drive-thru COVID-19 testing locations are open on the west and south sides of San Antonio. These are in addition to Freeman Coliseum.

For more information: https://sanantonio.gov/gpa/News/ArtMI 

5/13

EFFECTIVE NOW: Emergency order mandating face coverings in public for anyone over the age of 10 & limiting essential retail to 25% of max occupancy.

Link to @CDC guide: https://cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html

Full text: https://sanantonio.gov/Portals/0/Files/health/COVID19/Public%20Info/2nd%20Addendum%20to%20EXH%201%20-%205th%20Declaration%20-%20Stay%20Home%20Work%20Safe%20Measures%2004.16.20%20FINAL.pdf?ver=2020-04-16-175323-370

6/13

VENTILATOR / HOSPITAL BED CAPACITY:

548 of 709 ventilators are freely available, 77%. 17 are being used to fight COVID-19.

1765 of 4675 staffed hospital beds are freely available, 38%. 58 are currently being used in our fight against COVID-19.

7/13

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.

8/13

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.

9/13

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.

10/13

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 @CrisisTextLine by texting SHARE to 741741.

11/13

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 

12/13

Keep it up, San Antonio!

You are saving lives, so let's continue to do our part.

Stay home. Stay healthy. Stay safe.

13/13