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

SAN ANTONIO – Mayor Ron Nirenberg of San Antonio and Justin Rodriguez, Commissioner of Bexar County, briefed the community on the local response to COVID-19 in their daily briefing Thursday evening.

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 have been reported today.

The 7-day moving 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 have been hospitalized, 194 in intensive care, and 111 on ventilator. 8% of the manned beds are available and 64% of the fans.

Nirenberg said 3,510 COVID-19 vaccines were administered at the Alamodome on Thursday. He said the city and county are asking for more doses because 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 appointments sometime next week. Click here for the latest vaccine information on the city website.

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

Watch the full briefing in the video player above to hear more from city and county leaders.

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

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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