Leaders report 2,376 new COVID-19 cases, 9 deaths

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff briefed the community on the local response to COVID-19 Monday evening in their daily briefing.

Nirenberg reported 175,530 total COVID-19 cases and 2,152 total deaths in Bexar County, up from 2,376 new cases as of Monday. Nine new deaths were also reported today.

Nirenberg said the daily total included the state’s overdue cases, noting that the total was essentially a two-day total.

The 7-day moving average of cases is 1,447.

City officials also reported that 1,171 patients have been hospitalized, 399 in intensive care and 244 on ventilators. 13% of the manned beds are available and 51% of the fans.

Nirenberg said the positivity rate fell for the third week in a row, reaching 11.4% Monday. While that’s a positive trend, Nirenberg urged residents to engage in social distance efforts and wear a mask around others.

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“I would add that this is probably the worst time to sit back and relax,” said Nirenberg.

Watch the full briefing in the video player above.

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