With a decrease in the number of tests, the positivity rate increases to more than 5%

SAN ANTONIO San Antonio officials reported 200,818 total COVID-19 cases and 2,990 total deaths in Bexar County, up from 154 new cases on Monday. No new deaths were reported.

Due to a drop in testing, San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg said the weekly positivity rate was 5.6%, up from 2.6% last week. Nirenberg said the drop was likely due to spring break, as school districts did not test during the holidays.

Health officials also reported that 215 patients have been hospitalized, 90 in intensive care and 53 on ventilator.

16% of the manned beds and 72% of the fans are available.

Nirenberg, along with Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff, found convicted racist graffiti in a San Antonio ramen restaurant. The case is being investigated by San Antonio Police Department, and FBI investigators say they are ready to assist should a federal violation be suspected in the case.

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“We are going to prosecute and ensure that justice is served,” said Nirenberg.

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