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

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

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

The 7-day continuous average will be reported during Monday’s briefing, as there was not 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 are in the intensive care unit and 111 are on ventilators. There are 8% of beds with staff available and 64% of fans available.

Nirenberg said 3,510 COVID-19 vaccines were administered at the Alamodome on Thursday. According to him, the city and the county are requesting more doses, as they have the capacity to vaccinate more people.

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The mayor said the city is expected to receive 10,000 Pfizer vaccines for first-dose consultations 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. See how to apply below:

Watch all the instructions in the video player above to hear more from city and county leaders.

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Nirenberg said San Antoni residents should call 311 and dial option 5 for information on disaster relief. Click here for online help.

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

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