COVID-19 UPDATE:
NEW: Housing assistance & Testing facilities
We are now at 1167 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Bexar County, up 41 from yesterday.
Of the 1167:
- 16% are travel related
- 43% are close contact
- 34% are community transmission
- 7% are under investigation
1/14
NEW: Housing assistance & Testing facilities
We are now at 1167 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Bexar County, up 41 from yesterday.
Of the 1167:
- 16% are travel related
- 43% are close contact
- 34% are community transmission
- 7% are under investigation
1/14
- 361 individuals have fully recovered
- 64 are currently hospitalized, 32 in the ICU, 20 are on ventilators
It’s with immense sadness that we report the death of 4 more San Antonio residents — all of which were older residents with underlying health issues.
2/14
- 64 are currently hospitalized, 32 in the ICU, 20 are on ventilators
It’s with immense sadness that we report the death of 4 more San Antonio residents — all of which were older residents with underlying health issues.
2/14
We’ve now lost 43 San Antonio residents to COVID-19. Please keep their memories in your thoughts before you decide to venture to a public space.
We are able to confirm receipt of 16,712 total test results in Bexar County.
3/14
We are able to confirm receipt of 16,712 total test results in Bexar County.
3/14
See all of the data here: sanantonio.gov/Health/News/Al…
Watch today’s press briefing here: facebook.com/cosagov/videos…
4/14
Watch today’s press briefing here: facebook.com/cosagov/videos…
4/14
NEW: Today, Council approved the creation of the COVID-19 Emergency Housing Assistance Program. The program is funded with $25 million from various sources.
Residents seeking assistance should visit: sanantonio.gov/NHSD/Programs/… or call 311
5/14
Residents seeking assistance should visit: sanantonio.gov/NHSD/Programs/… or call 311
5/14
NEW: Two new drive-thru COVID-19 testing locations will open this week on the west and south sides of San Antonio. These are in addition to Freeman Coliseum.
For more information: sanantonio.gov/gpa/News/ArtMI…
6/14
For more information: sanantonio.gov/gpa/News/ArtMI…
6/14
EFFECTIVE NOW: Emergency order mandating face coverings in public for anyone over the age of 10 & limiting essential retail to 25% of max occupancy.
Link to @CDC guide: cdc.gov/coronavirus/20…
Full text: sanantonio.gov/Portals/0/File…
7/14
Link to @CDC guide: cdc.gov/coronavirus/20…
Full text: sanantonio.gov/Portals/0/File…
7/14
VENTILATOR / HOSPITAL BED CAPACITY:
567 of 712 ventilators are freely available, 80%. 20 are being used to fight COVID-19.
1596 of 4695 staffed hospital beds are freely available, 34%. 64 are currently being used in our fight against COVID-19.
8/14
567 of 712 ventilators are freely available, 80%. 20 are being used to fight COVID-19.
1596 of 4695 staffed hospital beds are freely available, 34%. 64 are currently being used in our fight against COVID-19.
8/14
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.
9/14
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.
9/14
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 COVID19@southtexasblood.org or call them at 210-731-2719.
10/14
If you’ve recovered from COVID-19, you may be able to help others by donating plasma. If you are interested, please email COVID19@southtexasblood.org or call them at 210-731-2719.
10/14
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.
11/14
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.
11/14
MENTAL HEALTH:
The State of Texas has opened up a 24/7 mental health hotline: 833-986-1919
If you'd prefer to text, you can chat with someone at the @CrisisTextLine by texting SHARE to 741741.
12/14
The State of Texas has opened up a 24/7 mental health hotline: 833-986-1919
If you'd prefer to text, you can chat with someone at the @CrisisTextLine by texting SHARE to 741741.
12/14
COMMUNICATION PORTALS:
San Antonio COVID-19 website:
sanantonio.gov/Health/News/Al…
American Sign Language:
sat.ahasalerts.com/ActiveAlerts.a…
COVID-19 Hotline: 210.207.5779
Text COSAGOV to 55000 for text alerts
Ready South Texas app:
readysouthtexasapp.com
13/14
San Antonio COVID-19 website:
sanantonio.gov/Health/News/Al…
American Sign Language:
sat.ahasalerts.com/ActiveAlerts.a…
COVID-19 Hotline: 210.207.5779
Text COSAGOV to 55000 for text alerts
Ready South Texas app:
readysouthtexasapp.com
13/14
Your social life isn’t worth anybody’s actual life.
These are difficult times, but know that what you're doing is working. You're saving lives.
We're all in this together, so let's continue to do our part.
Thank you, San Antonio.
14/14
These are difficult times, but know that what you're doing is working. You're saving lives.
We're all in this together, so let's continue to do our part.
Thank you, San Antonio.
14/14
