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These are the facts:
- There have been at least 43,851 cases of coronavirus in Texas and 1,216 reported deaths from COVID-19 as of 5:30 p.m. on May 14, according to Texas HHS.
- City leaders say there are 2,041 confirmed positive cases in San Antonio as of 6:13 p.m. on May 14. A total of 59 people have died related to the coronavirus.
- Governor Abbott's order for a "phased in" reopening of the Texas economy got underway Friday, May 1, and further phases are expected. You can find more information about that here.
- Per city orders, most San Antonians need to wear a mask or cloth covering in public areas where social distancing is difficult or not possible. Click here for more information.
Thursday, May 14
9:00 p.m.
An employee at an H-E-B in New Braunfels has tested positive for coronavirus according to the store's website.
They say this person was last at the store at 651 South Walnut Ave.on May 5, and the store has been deep cleaned and sanitized multiple times since then.
8:45 p.m.
By the numbers: Of the 2,041 Bexar County residents who have tested positive for coronavirus, more than half have recovered, as of Thursday evening.
6:13 p.m.
Mayor Ron Nirenberg reported that an additional 65 cases of the novel coronavirus have been confirmed in Bexar County on May 14, 2020, bringing the total to 2,041.
Meanwhile, 1 new death from COVID-19 complications was reported, bringing the local death toll to 59.
In all, 1,051 county residents have recovered from the virus.
5:40 p.m
Hays County health officials reported two new COVID-19 cases in the county, bringing the total number of lab-confirmed cases in the count to 219. 144 residents have recovered from the virus; Hays County has seen three fatalities due to coronavirus.
5:30 p.m.
There have been at least 43,851 cases of coronavirus in Texas and 1,216 reported deaths from COVID-19 as of 5:30 p.m. on May 14, according to Texas HHS.
5:00 p.m.
Many Texas school districts are changing their plans for next year, but Comal Independent School District is sticking to their calendar.
This comes after the Texas Education Agency provided new guidance, including an earlier start date, later end date, longer winter break and other prolonged vacations, among other things.
3:50 p.m.
Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar announced 44 additional cases of coronavirus at the jail on Thursday, bringing the total to 297.
He said that after a push to ramp up testing and isolate units of inmate workers, many who would have otherwise been working in the kitchen have tested positive. 223 of the positive cases are asymptomatic.
According to Salazar, over 1,300 inmates have been tested so far. He called the goal of testing everyone a "moving target" considering 70-100 inmates come in every day and 70-100 leave.
11:48 a.m.
The San Antonio Fire Department has updated their numbers:
- SAFD Uniformed COVID-19 positive -6
- SAFD Uniformed in quarantine - 4
- SAFD Civilians in quarantine-0
- Total SAFD Personnel Quarantined- 4
Service delivery to the citizens of the City of San Antonio has not been impacted.
10:17 a.m.
Another movie theater is opening its doors in San Antonio; City Base Entertainment is set to welcome customers on Friday. The company shared its new safety procedures that will be implemented for guest safety.
10:10 a.m.
America faces the “darkest winter in modern history” unless leaders act decisively to prevent a rebound of the coronavirus, says a government whistleblower who alleges he was ousted from his job after warning the Trump administration to prepare for the pandemic.
7:45 a.m.
Tyson Foods is lowering some prices on certain products this week after coronavirus closures at meatpacking plants led to a surge in meat costs, the company says.
7:41 a.m.
Roughly 36 million people have now filed for jobless aid in the two months since the coronavirus first forced millions of businesses to close their doors and shrink their workforces, the Labor Department says.
5:17 a.m.
New locations have been announced in San Antonio for mobile and walk-up COVID-19 testing. The city says these locations do not require an appointment.
Wednesday, May 13
9:30 p.m.
San Antonio bar owners are ready to open. Bars across Texas are pushing Governor Greg Abbott to let them. On Friday, several bars in the Alamo City will be participating in 'Turn Up The Lights In Unity'.
6:40 p.m.
In the daily coronavirus response briefing alongside local leaders, SAWS CEO Robert Puente said there has been a 300% increase in the number of San Antonio residents "eligible to be disconnected" from access to water after not staying up to date on their bills. It's just one sign of how the coronavirus pandemic has yielded a major economic fallout.
6:13 p.m.
Mayor Ron Nirenberg reported that an additional 30 cases of the novel coronavirus have been confirmed in Bexar County on Wednesday, bringing the total to 1,972. Meanwhile, one new death from COVID-19 complications was reported, bringing the local death toll to 58. In all, 1,050 county residents have recovered from the virus.
The woman who died was an 80-year-old resident at the Rio at Mission Trails nursing home.
4:45 p.m.
Metro Health has announced two more walk-up coronavirus-testing sites that will open this week for Bexar County residents. The Southside Lions Community Center and the Claude Black Community Center will serve as testing locations on Thursday, Friday and Saturday between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
According to officials, you don't need to schedule an appointment beforehand, though only the first 150 people at each location will be able to get a test before the daily capacity is reached.
3:30 p.m.
The state reported more than 1,000 new cases of the coronavirus over Tuesday, bringing the total tally to 42,403. Meanwhile, 1,158 Texans have died from coronavirus-related complications.
3:15 p.m.
As part of its series of visits to major cities across the country, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, the military branch's air demonstration squadron, visited San Antonio to salute healthcare workers on the frontlines against COVID-19. Here's what the flyover looked like, from the ground and from the sky.
12:30 p.m.
In a press release distributed on Wednesday afternoon, state officials said it would be dispatching the Texas National Guard to help with disinfection efforts of nursing facilities across the state, after receiving guidance from local disaster assessment experts.
11:30 a.m.
The San Antonio Fire Department has updated their numbers:
- SAFD Uniformed COVID-19 positive -6
- SAFD Uniformed in quarantine - 8
- SAFD Civilians in quarantine-0
- Total SAFD Personnel Quarantined- 8
11:27 a.m.
Comal County officials have reported one recovery from coronavirus and zero new cases of the disease.
At this time, there have been 6 deaths and 56 recoveries. The county currently has six active cases, one of which is hospitalized.
10:35 a.m.
The San Antonio Police Department has updated their numbers:
- Sworn Officer COVID-19 positive -6
- Officers in quarantine - 6
- Civilians in quarantine- 5
- Total SAPD Personnel Quarantined- 11
8:20 a.m.
The University of Texas at San Antonio says it will be refunding $10 million to students amid the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic.
4:10 a.m.
A new coronavirus aid package released Tuesday by House Democrats includes $25 billion for the cash-strapped U.S. Postal Service, which could run out of money by the end of September without a taxpayer bailout.
3:57 a.m.
Advice from the nation’s top disease control experts on how to safely reopen businesses and institutions in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic included detailed instructive guidance and some more restrictive measures than the plan released by the White House last month.
The 63-page document shows how the thinking of the CDC infection control experts differs from those in the White House managing the pandemic response.
Coronavirus symptoms
The symptoms of coronavirus can be similar to the flu or a bad cold. Symptoms include a fever, cough, and shortness of breath, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
Most healthy people will have mild symptoms. A study of more than 72,000 patients by the Centers for Disease Control in China showed 80 percent of the cases there were mild.
But infections can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure, and even death, according to the World Health Organization. Older people with underlying health conditions are most at risk.
The CDC believes symptoms may appear anywhere from two to 14 days after being exposed.
Human coronaviruses are usually spread through...
- The air by coughing or sneezing
- Close personal contact, such as touching or shaking hands
- Touching an object or surface with the virus on it, then touching your mouth, nose or eyes before washing your hands.
Help stop the spread of coronavirus
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Eat and sleep separately from your family members
- Use different utensils and dishes
- Cover your cough or sneeze with your arm, not your hand.
- If you use a tissue, throw it in the trash.
Lower your risk
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
- The CDC recommends wearing a mask or cloth face covering if you have to be out due to an essential service or essential activity such as going to the grocery store.
- If you are 60 or over and have an underlying health condition such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes or respiratory illnesses like asthma or COPD, the World Health Organization advises you to try to avoid crowds or places where you might interact with people who are sick.