Thread by @Ron_Nirenberg

COVID-19 UPDATE THREAD:

Good evening, San Antonio.

We are now at 1275 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Bexar County, up 21 from yesterday.

Of the 1275:
- 16% are travel related
- 43% are close contact
- 33% are community transmission
- 8% are under investigation

1/15

- 531 individuals have fully recovered, large bump
- 59 are currently hospitalized, 34 in the ICU, 16 are on ventilators

It’s with immense sadness that we report the death of another San Antonio resident — a woman in her 70s with underlying health issues.

2/15

We’ve now lost 44 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 20,203 total test results in Bexar County.

3/15

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

Watch today’s press briefing here: facebook.com/cosagov/videos… - Mayor Nirenberg & Judge Wolff discuss Governor Abbott’s new emergency orders.

4/15

Earlier today, @GregAbbott_TX announced plans to resume certain sectors of the Texas economy — with conditions — this Friday, May 1.

You can read the full plan here: gov.texas.gov/uploads/files/…

We will be issuing local emergency orders later this week...

5/15

... that align with the Governor's emergency orders and continue certain necessary physical distancing measures to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in the San Antonio region.

Movie theaters, malls, all retail and restaurants may open May 1 and operate 25% max. occupancy.

6/15

Council has approved the creation of a COVID-19 Emergency Housing Assistance Program, funded with $25 million from various sources.

Residents seeking assistance should visit: sanantonio.gov/NHSD/Programs/… or call 311

Text HousingHelpSA to 41444 to donate to this fund.

7/15

Two new drive-thru COVID-19 testing locations are open on the west and south sides of San Antonio. These are in addition to Freeman Coliseum.

For more information: sanantonio.gov/gpa/News/ArtMI…

8/15

VENTILATOR / HOSPITAL BED CAPACITY:

548 of 711 ventilators are freely available, 77%. 16 are being used to fight COVID-19.

1764 of 4691 staffed hospital beds are freely available, 38%. 59 are currently being used in our fight against COVID-19.

9/15

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.

10/15

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.

11/15

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.

12/15

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 @CrisisTextLine by texting SHARE to 741741.

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

You've been doing a great job, but we're not out of the woods just yet. Please keep in mind that only a small amount of activities resume this Friday.

We do not want to incur a second spike in cases and hospitalizations.

Stay home. Stay safe. Save lives.

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