Leaders report 132 new cases of COVID-19, with no further deaths

SAINT ANTHONY – San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Bexar Commissioner Justin Rodriguez briefed the community on the local response to COVID-19 at Wednesday night’s briefing.

Nirenberg reported 202,981 COVID-19 cases in total and 3,073 deaths in total in Bexar County, an increase of 132 new cases as of Wednesday. No new deaths have been reported today.

The seven-day rotating average is 160.

City officials also reported that 183 patients are hospitalized, 63 in the intensive care unit and 37 in ventilators. 12% beds are available and 71% are fans.

Nirenberg said 428,643 people have received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 239,595 are fully vaccinated in Bexar County.

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Rodriguez says the state will allow all adults to get a COVID-19 vaccine starting Monday. Click here for more information.

The city will give priority to the most vulnerable. Everyone aged 80 and over is encouraged to visit the Alamodome in the afternoon from Monday to Saturday to get a vaccine without an appointment.

Dr. Anita Kurian, deputy director of Metro Health, and Nirenberg say the area needs more vaccines to meet local demand.

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