Thread by @Ron_Nirenberg

COVID-19 UPDATE:
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Good evening, San Antonio.

We are now at 615 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Bexar County.

Of the total 615 returned positives:
- 146 are travel related
- 217 are close contact
- 182 are community transmitted
- 70 are under investigation

1/15

- 92 have fully recovered
- 85 are currently hospitalized, 55 in the ICU, 42 are on ventilators

It’s with immense sadness that we report the deaths of 2 more San Antonio residents.

2/15

One patient was a man in his 50s with underlying health conditions. Another patient was a woman in her 60s with underlying health conditions. We have now lost 22 total residents to COVID-19 — 10 of which from the localized outbreak at Southeast Nursing & Rehabilitation...

3/15

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

Of note: 218 of the confirmed cases in Bexar County are residents under 40 years old.

4/15

RECOVERY LODGING / ISOLATION FACILITIES:

Do you have COVID-19 and are worried that you can’t properly isolate yourself?

Temporary lodging facilities are available across the city. To inquire about temporary lodging for your COVID-19 recovery, please call 210-207-5779.

5/15

EMERGENCY HOUSING 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: sanantonio.gov/NHSD/Programs/… or call 210-207-5910.

6/15

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 [e-mail] or call them at 210-731-2719.

7/15

VENTILATOR / BED CAPACITY:

506 ventilators are available. 42 are being used to fight COVID-19. 2100 have been ordered from the state.

4,848 beds exist across our system. 2214 beds are available. 85 people are currently hospitalized due to COVID-19.

8/15

CLOTH FACE COVERINGS:

We have issued an advisory that recommends anybody over the age of 5 wear a cloth mask in public.

San Antonio Mask Advisory: sanantonio.gov/Portals/0/File…

CDC page: cdc.gov/coronavirus/20…

9/15

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 to make an appointment...

10/15

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.

11/15

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

12/15

EMERGENCY ORDER EXTENSION - APRIL 30:

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

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

Addendum: sanantonio.gov/Portals/0/File…

13/15

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

14/15

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

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

Stay home, save lives.

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