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

SANTO ANTÓNIO – San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Bexar Commissioner Justin Rodriguez updated the community on the local response to COVID-19 at the daily briefing on Wednesday night.

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

The 7-day moving average is 160.

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

Nirenberg said 428,643 people received their first dose of the 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 receive the COVID-19 vaccine starting on Monday. Click here learn more.

The city will prioritize those who are most vulnerable. Anyone aged 80 or over is encouraged to visit the Alamodome in the afternoon, Monday through Saturday, to get the vaccine without an appointment.

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

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