Thread by @Ron_Nirenberg

COVID-19 UPDATE THREAD:

Good evening, San Antonio.

We are now at 890 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Bexar County, up 75 from yesterday.

Of the 890:
- 19% are travel related
- 39% are close contact
- 33% are community transmission
- 9% are under investigation

1/13

- 147 individuals have fully recovered
- 77 are currently hospitalized, 50 in the ICU, 36 are on ventilators

It’s with immense sadness that we report the deaths of 4 more San Antonio residents — one of which was a resident at Southeast Nursing & Rehabilitation.

2/13

That brings the Southeast Nursing & Rehabilitation fatalities to 17 - nearly half of the 37 total deaths in Bexar County. Please keep them in your thoughts before you decide to venture to a public space.

Nearly 38% of the confirmed cases are residents under 40 years old.

3/13

See all of the data here: sanantonio.gov/Health/News/Al…

Watch today’s press briefing here: facebook.com/161177032727/v…

4/13

[NEW] PROJECTIONS & MODELS:

We are now hosting several different projections and models related to when we might hit our peak rate of confirmed cases. As it stands, we’re looking at mid-May.

You can see all of the models by clicking here: sanantonio.gov/Health/News/Al…

5/13

VENTILATOR / BED CAPACITY:

536 of 709 ventilators are freely available, 76%. 38 are being used to fight COVID-19.

1902 of 4696 staffed hospital beds are freely available, 41%. 89 are currently being used in our fight against COVID-19.

6/13

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.

7/13

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

8/13

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 210-233-5970 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to make an appointment.

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: [phone]

If you'd prefer to text, you can chat with someone at the Crisis Text Line by texting SHARE to 741741.

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: [phone]

Text COSAGOV to 55000 for text alerts

Ready South Texas app:
readysouthtexasapp.com

12/13

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.

13/13