Thread by @Ron_Nirenberg

COVID-19 UPDATE THREAD [March 19]:

Earlier today, Metro Health confirmed Bexar County's first cases of community transmitted COVID-19.

This means that the patients in question were exposed to COVID-19 from an unknown source.

1/13

This is not an unexpected occurrence, as the CDC's testing qualifiers have become less restrictive. Testing "capacity" is not an issue for San Antonio or Bexar County. If your doctor recommends a COVID-19 test, you will be tested.

2/13

With our first identified community transmitted cases, I want to urge all #satx residents to practice all preventative measures.

- ↔ Practice social distancing
-🧼 Wash your hands
-🧴 Clean frequently touched surfaces
-🏠 If you're sick, stay home and call your doctor

3/13

There are 29 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Bexar County.

- 8 are travel-related
- 4 are considered close contact to travel-related
- 6 are considered community transmitted, with no known source
- 11 are still under investigation
- These do not reflect Lackland evacuees

4/13

EMERGENCY DECLARATION:

This morning, Council extended the emergency declaration that I issued yesterday for 30 days. Emergency declarations issued by a Mayor only last for 7 days and must be extended by a full Council vote.

A-Session Video: facebook.com/cosagov/videos…

5/13

STATE OF TEXAS:

@GregAbbott_TX issued an emergency order today with four main points to last through April 3. You can find it attached below...

6/13

... Governor Abbott has allowed for alcohol to be delivered by restaurants.

@TXWorkforce has waived the the 10-day waiting period for unemployment filing. If your employment has been affected by COVID-19, you can find more info here: twc.texas.gov/news/unemploym…

7/13

BEXAR COUNTY:

I joined @Judge_wolff as he announced that the County's emergency declaration would extend closures to indoor dining, bars and gyms.

The Judge also announced plans to enable the District Attorney to fight price gouging during COVID-19...

8/13

You can see the full announcement from the Judge here: facebook.com/BexarCountyTX/…

9/13

TESTING PROCEDURES:

If you're experiencing symptoms, stay at home and call your primary 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...

10/13

... 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

11/13

COMMUNICATION PORTALS:

San Antonio COVID-19 website:
sanantonio.gov/Health/News/Al…

American Sign Language:
sat.ahasalerts.com/ActiveAlerts.a…

COVID-19 Hotline: 311 or 210.207.5779

Text COSAGOV to 55000 for text alerts

Ready South Texas app:
readysouthtexasapp.com

12/13

There's much work to be done, but I'm grateful that all of our partners are united in our efforts to address this emergency.

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

13/13