Leaders report 404 new cases of COVID-19, 4 new deaths

SAINT ANTHONY – San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Bexar County Commissioner Justin Rodriguez briefed the community on the local response to COVID-19 at its daily briefing Thursday night.

Nirenberg reported 194,736 COVID-19 cases in total and 2,514 deaths in total in Bexar County, an increase of 404 new cases as of Thursday. Four new deaths have been reported today.

The 7-day rolling average will be communicated during Monday’s briefing, as there has not been enough data this week due to a lack of testing due to last week’s winter storm.

City officials also reported that 494 patients are hospitalized, 194 in the intensive care unit and 111 in ventilators. 8% beds are available and 64% are fans.

Nirenberg said 3,510 COVID-19 vaccines were administered at the Alamodome on Thursday. He said the city and county are asking for more doses as they have the ability to vaccinate more people.

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The mayor said the city is expected to receive 10,000 Pfizer vaccines for first-dose appointments next week. Click here for the latest vaccine information on the city’s website.

More than 34,000 people signed up for the city’s new vaccine text messaging system, according to Nirenberg. Here’s how to subscribe:

Watch the entire news session in the video player above for more information on city and county leaders.

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Nirenberg said Santantonians should call 311 and dial option 5 for disaster relief information. Click here for online help.

The mayor also said an emergency fund was set up to help San Antonio residents recover from last week’s devastating winter storm. Click here to donate.

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