Thread by @Ron_Nirenberg

COVID-19 UPDATE:

We're now at 8452 (+638) cases:
5320 active, 3028 recovered

- 357 Travel-related
- 3009 Close-contact (known source)
- 1911 Community-transmitted (no known source)
- 54 Unknown (no valid contact information)
- 3121 Under investigation

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-628 patients are currently hospitalized, 202 are in the ICU, 94 are on ventilators

We are reporting no new deaths today.

We are able to confirm receipt of 123,394 test results in Bexar County.

Today's briefing: facebook.com/cosagov/videos…

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Collective testing capacity has been increased to 5,200 / day. Walk-up sites will be up 6 days a week.

Testing info: covid19.sanantonio.gov/What-YOU-Can-D…

Warnings & indicators: covid19.sanantonio.gov/About-COVID-19…

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VENTILATORS / HOSPITAL BEDS:

1187 of 4737 staffed beds available, 25%. 628 are being used to fight COVID-19.

468 of 686 ventilators available, 68%. 94 are being used to fight COVID-19.

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We have a COVID-19 Emergency Housing Assistance Program, funded with $25 million from various sources.

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

Text HousingHelpSA to 41444 to donate to this fund.

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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.

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COMMUNICATION PORTALS:

San Antonio COVID-19 website:
covid19.sanantonio.gov

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

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Prolonged face-to-face interactions are the easiest way to get COVID-19. Don't use the state's reopening plan as an excuse to throw house parties. Our hospitals are stressed.

Stay home as much as you can. Wear a mask. Wash your hands.

We will beat this, San Antonio.

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