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SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Bexar Commissioner Justin Rodriguez briefed the community on the local response to COVID-19 in the daily briefing Wednesday evening.
Nirenberg reported 202,981 total COVID-19 cases and 3,073 total deaths in Bexar County, an increase of 132 new cases as of Wednesday. No new deaths have been reported today.
The 7-day moving average is 160.
City officials also reported that 183 patients have been hospitalized, 63 in intensive care and 37 on ventilators. 12% of the manned beds and 71% of the fans are available.
Nirenberg said 428,643 people received their first COVID-19 vaccine dose and 239,595 were fully vaccinated in Bexar County.
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Rodriguez says the state will allow all adults to receive a COVID-19 vaccine starting Monday. click here learn more.
The city gives priority to those who are most vulnerable. Anyone 80 or older is encouraged to visit the Alamodome at noon Monday through Saturday to receive a vaccine without an appointment.
Dr. Anita Kurian, assistant director of Metro Health, and Nirenberg say the area needs more vaccines to meet local demand.
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