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

SAN ANTONIO San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Bexar District Commissioner Justin Rodriguez updated their community on Thursday night on the local response to COVID-19.

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

The 7-day moving average will be reported during Monday’s briefing because there was not enough data this week due to a lack of tests due to last week’s winter storm.

City officials also reported that 494 patients were admitted to the hospital, 194 in the intensive care unit and 111 in ventilators. There are 8% service beds available and 64% fans available.

Nirenberg said 3,510 COVID-19 vaccines were administered in the Alamodome on Thursday. He said the city and province are asking for more doses because 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 doses sometime next week. Click here for the latest vaccination information on the city’s website.

According to Nirenberg, more than 34,000 people have signed up for the new vaccination system for the city’s vaccination. See how to sign up below:

Watch the full information session in the video player above to hear more about city and country leaders.

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

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

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