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

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

Nirenberg reported 194,736 total cases of COVID-19 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 rolling average will be reported during Monday’s briefing, as 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 are hospitalized, 194 are in the intensive care unit and 111 are on ventilators. There are 8% of staff beds available and 64% of fans available.

Nirenberg said 3,510 COVID-19 vaccines were given at Alamodome on Thursday. He said the city and county 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 the first dose meetings next week. Click here for the latest vaccine information on the city’s website.

More than 34,000 people have signed up for the city’s new vaccination system, according to Nirenberg. See how to subscribe below:

Watch the full briefing in the video player above to learn more about city and county leaders.

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

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

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