Thread by @Ron_Nirenberg

COVID-19 (coronavirus) UPDATE:

Good evening, San Antonio.

We are now at 554 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Bexar County.

Of the total 554 returned positives:
- 132 are travel related
- 193 are close contact
- 155 are community transmitted
- 74 are under investigation

1/16

- 92 have fully recovered
- 84 are currently hospitalized, 50 in the ICU, 41 are on ventilators

It’s with immense sadness that we report the deaths of 2 more San Antonio residents — both were residents at the Southeast Nursing & Rehabilitation facility.

2/16

We have now lost 20 total residents to COVID-19 — 10 of which from the localized outbreak at Southeast Nursing & Rehabilitation.

Please keep their families in your thoughts before you decide to travel to a public space.

3/16

Of note: 185 of the confirmed cases are residents under 40 years old. Please let that statistic serve as a reminder that this virus does not discriminate.

4/16

VENTILATOR / BED CAPACITY:

Over 509 ventilators are freely available. 41 are being used to fight COVID-19. 2,100 additional have been ordered from the state.

We have a total of 4,838 beds across our entire healthcare system. 2067 staffed beds are fully available.

5/16

CLOTH FACE COVERINGS:

We are issuing an advisory that recommends anyone over the age of 5 wear a cloth mask in public if they are traveling to a place that might not be able to fully employ social distancing.

@CDC page: cdc.gov/coronavirus/20…

6/16

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.

Please note: You will still need to call to register for a test...

7/16

... Based on the influx of calls, those who present with symptoms commonly found in COVID-19 — fever, dry cough, shortness of breath — will be prioritized.

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.

8/16

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 and does not provide a medical diagnosis.

Access the tool here: covid19test.quacito.com

9/16

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...

10/16

... 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.

11/16

EMERGENCY ORDER ADDENDUM:

Please note: Park-like amenities (playgrounds, courts) in apartment complexes, gated communities, HOAs, etc. are ordered to close under this addendum.

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

12/16

COMMUNICATION PORTALS:

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

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

COVID-19 Hotline: [phone]

Text COSAGOV to 55000 for text alerts

Ready South Texas app:
readysouthtexasapp.com

13/16

FAMILY VIOLENCE:

@SATXPolice is reporting that family violence calls have spiked in recent weeks.

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.

14/16

MENTAL HEALTH:

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

@TexasHHSC has opened up a hotline: [phone]

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

15/16

Remember: Your social life isn't worth anybody's actual life.

Let's continue to do our part to continue to slow the spread of COVID-19 in San Antonio.

Stay home, save lives.

16/16