Leaders report 1,282 new cases of COVID-19, 2 new deaths

SAINT ANTHONY – The San Antonio metropolitan health district reported 112,218 COVID-19 cases in total and 1,510 deaths in total in Bexar County, an increase of 1,282 new cases as of Sunday. Two new deaths have been reported today.

According to health officials, the total case count includes 999 backlogs. The death toll includes 29 delayed deaths ranging from August 20 to December 23. There are also 314 deaths recorded at congregated sites.

City officials also reported that 1,000 patients are hospitalized, 299 in the intensive care unit and 159 in ventilators.

There are 17% beds available and 57% fans.

MONTH CORONAVIR COVERAGE FROM KSAT: