Thread by @Ron_Nirenberg

COVID-19 UPDATE THREAD:
NEW EMERGENCY ORDER
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Good evening, San Antonio.

Moments ago, I signed and announced a Stay-at-Home emergency declaration — Public Health Emergency Order #5.

This order will be effective at 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, March 24.

1/12

All individuals, unless exempted or otherwise noted, are expected to remain in their homes. I'll highlight some of the critical exemptions below, but would ask that you refer to the emergency order should you have any questions.

Full order: sanantonio.gov/Portals/0/File…

2/12

PERMISSIBLE ACTIVITIES:

- Health & safety
- Procuring necessary supplies
- Outdoor activity (fresh air & exercise)
- Work for an exempt business

Full definitions can be found in the order: sanantonio.gov/Portals/0/File…

3/12

FOOD & RESTAURANTS:

Indoor dining remains closed. Restaurants that offer drive-up, drive-thru, curbside and pickup delivery services are allowed to remain open.

Grocery stores, gas stations, & big-box stores are allowed to remain open to provide food and goods.

4/12

TESTING COUNTS

As of noon today, @SAMetroHealth is reporting 57 positive cases of COVID-19 in Bexar County.

- 28 are travel-related
- 7 are considered close contact
- 16 are considered community-spread
- 6 are still under investigation

5/12

- 42 of the 57 were tested by Metro Health
- 15 of the 57 were tested by privately owned labs

Metro Health has conducted 400 tests
- 358 negative
- 42 positive

*These counts to do not yet reflect the total number of negative tests from private labs.

6/12

NONPROFIT ASSISTANCE:

The San Antonio Area Foundation has launched a COVID-19 Response Fund. More information can be found here: saafdn.org/About/News/COV…

The Big Give has launched a #BigGiveRelief fund: thebiggivesa.org

7/12

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...

8/12

... 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

The numbers provided are direct appointment lines.

9/12

CITY SERVICE SCHEDULE CHANGES:

Images are attached of the @COSAGOV service schedules, but you can see a full list at the link below. Many of the closures scheduled to end yesterday have been extended through April 19, with a few exceptions.

sanantonio.gov/gpa/News/ArtMI…

10/12

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

11/12

Even as we make these tough decisions, we are looking ahead to recovery. Our goal is to get there as quickly as possible, and that is why these painful steps are necessary.

We are up to this challenge, and I have no doubt that we will emerge stronger on the other side.

12/12