SAN ANTONIO — These are the facts:
- There have been at least 57,921 cases of coronavirus in Texas and 1,562 reported deaths from COVID-19 as of 4:00 p.m. on May 27, according to Texas HHS. It is estimated that 37,626 Texans have recovered from the virus.
- City leaders say there are 2,525 confirmed positive cases in San Antonio as of 6:13 p.m. on May 27. A total of 70 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
NEW DAILY CORONAVIRUS CASES IN BEXAR COUNTY:
We're tracking how many coronavirus cases are confirmed in Bexar County each day from the time San Antonio Metro Health began reporting cases more than two months ago. Graphing those daily case numbers along a 14-day moving average provides an accurate picture of the curve in the San Antonio area and the direction we're heading amid the coronavirus.
Wednesday, May 27
9 p.m.
Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee in the 2020 presidential election, released a social media message Wednesday evening calling attention to the 100,000 American lives lost to COVID-19. In it, he alluded to tragedies faced in his own life, saying, "I think I know what you're feeling."
7 p.m.
The Texas Supreme Court ruled that lack of immunity to the novel coronavirus does not qualify a voter to a mail-in ballot, raising the stakes in an ongoing legal fight in the Lone Star State.
6:13 p.m.
Mayor Ron Nirenberg reported that an additional 45 cases of the novel coronavirus have been confirmed in Bexar County on Wednesday, bringing the total to 2,525. Meanwhile, 1 new death from COVID-19 complications was reported, bringing the local death toll to 70.
4:52 p.m.
The United States reached a grim milestone in the fight against the new coronavirus Wednesday. At least 100,000 people in this country are reported to have died from COVID-19.
4:00 p.m.
Texas health officials reported an additional 1,361 cases and 26 fatalities in the state Wednesday, bringing the total number of cases in Texas to 57,921 with 1,562 reported deaths from COVID-19. It is estimated that 37,626 Texans have recovered from the virus.
Here's a look at the 14-day moving average for the state; while the number spiked today, new daily cases are trending downward in Texas:
3:13 p.m.
Another Texas-based retailer has filed for bankruptcy.
Tuesday Morning filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in response to the strain that the Covid-19 pandemic and related closure mandates have put on the company.
2:34 p.m.
Texas is recommending people to bring their own hand sanitizer to vote this summer. The secretary of state suggested that voters "may want to consider" voting curbside if they have symptoms of COVID-19, including a fever, cough or sore throat
2:00 p.m.
Gov. Greg Abbott spoke about Texas fight against COVID-19 while in Amarillo Wednesday -- a region that fought against the virus at three different hotspots: a jail, a meatpacking plant and nursing homes.
12:49 p.m.
The nation's top infectious disease expert, White House administration official Dr. Anthony Fauci, has come out conclusively stating that "the scientific data" regarding the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine is "really quite evident now about the lack of efficacy" in fighting the coronavirus.
10:45 a.m.
Comal County has confirmed four new cases, bringing its total to 87.
All four cases are New Braunfels residents, three in their 40's and one in their 50's. All are self-isolating.
The county also confirmed three more recoveries, bringing the total to 67. With six deaths, the county now has 14 active cases, three of them hospitalized after a previously confirmed home-isolated case was admitted to the hospital.
As of Wednesday morning, the Comal County Office of Public Health has received reports of the following test information:
• 2,956 tests conducted
• 87 positive tests
• 2,749 negative tests
• 200 results still pending
These numbers include 1,465 nursing home tests taken last week, of which 1,415 were negative and one was positive, with the rest pending. The positive test is an outside medical practitioner who provides services to residents at EdenHill Communities. Because they are not a Comal County resident, their result is not included in the county’s total positive cases.
Of the 87 confirmed cases in Comal County, the location breakdown is:
• 36 from New Braunfels or the immediate area
• 14 from north of Canyon Lake
• 13 from the Bulverde area
• 7 from eastern Comal County
• 4 from the Spring Branch area
• 3 from south of Canyon Lake
• 3 from Garden Ridge
• 2 from Fair Oaks Ranch
• 2 from southwest Comal County
• 2 from central Comal County
• 1 from Schertz
10:28 a.m.
The San Antonio Fire Department provided an update:
- Uniformed positive: 6
- Uniformed in quarantine: 2
- SAFD civilians in quarantine: 1
- Total SAFD personnel quarantined: 3
9:48 a.m.
Two additional CPS Energy team members have tested positive for coronavirus. These are the second and third CPS Energy employees to test positive for coronavirus, with the fire notification happening on May 8.
Neither employee had customer interactions. Both affected employees are currently recovering at home.
7:30 a.m.
Roughly three weeks after state and federal teams descended on the Panhandle to address the explosion of new coronavirus cases tied to local meatpacking plants, Gov. Greg Abbott will give an update from the region. Local officials and leaders are expected to join Abbott in Amarillo for the update.
The news conference is scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday.
7 a.m.
The latest coronavirus numbers in the U.S. show there have been 1,681,418 confirmed cases since the pandemic began. There have also been 98,929 deaths related to coronavirus, according to Johns Hopkins University.
See the John Hopkins University interactive map below:
Tuesday, May 26
6:13 p.m.
Mayor Ron Nirenberg reported that an additional 31 cases of the novel coronavirus have been confirmed in Bexar County on Tuesday, bringing the total to 2,480. Meanwhile, no new deaths from COVID-19 complications were reported; the local death toll remains at 69.
5:00 p.m.
Hays County public health officials reported nine new coronavirus cases today, up from 270 on May 24.
4:30 p.m.
Texas saw an additional 589 cases of coronavirus and eight new fatalities reported Tuesday. Statewide, a total of 56,560 cases of the virus have been reported, while 1,536 people have died from COVID-19. It is estimated that 36,375 Texans have now recovered from coronavirus,
2:45 p.m.
Under a new proclamation issued by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott today, another wave of businesses can resume amid the coronavirus pandemic. Under the announced expansion of Phase II of the state's water parks, recreational sports programs for adults, drivers education programs and food court dining areas in malls can resume operations this week. Read more about the governor's announcement here.
12:26 p.m.
The San Antonio Fire Department provided an update:
- Uniformed positive: 6
- Uniformed in quarantine: 1
- Civilians in quarantine: 1
- SAFD personnel quarantined: 2
11:29 a.m.
Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar provided the following update on the coronavirus outbreak at the county jail. As of Tuesday morning:
- 21 deputies are actively positive
- 48 deputies have recovered
- 1 deputy death
- 216 inmates have tested positive
- 1,715 have tested negative
- 401 positive cases in total
- 93 are currently positive, 85 of whom are asymptomatic
- 21 inmates who have tested positive have been released. Seven of them were recovered before being released.
9:30 a.m.
The San Antonio Police Department has provided an update:
May 26th, 2020
- Sworn Officer COVID-19 positive -6
- Officers in quarantine - 6
- Civilians in quarantine- 5
- Total SAPD Personnel Quarantined- 11
9:00 a.m.
While they have not set a date for reopening, Six Flags did release their plans to minimize the spread of coronavirus to guests and employees. Under the plan, all parks - including Fiesta Texas - will have an online reservation system to stagger arrival times, thermal imaging for temperature checks, security screening technology, and expanded mobile food ordering.
8:30 a.m.
The trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange Tuesday opened for the first time in two months, but its controlled chaos will be more subdued.
The floor, known worldwide for the anarchic atmosphere of traders shouting orders over one another, has been closed since mid-March due to the coronavirus outbreak. The NYSE says fewer traders will be on the floor at a given time in order to support six-feet social distancing requirements. They also must wear masks, so no “verbal interest” orders will be allowed.
7:15 a.m.
A U.S. biotechnology company began injecting a coronavirus vaccine candidate into people in Australia on Tuesday with hopes of releasing a proven vaccine this year.
6:30 a.m.
There have been 1,662,768 confirmed cases of coronavirus reported in the United as of Tuesday, May 26. There were also 98,223 deaths related to the coronavirus, according to Johns Hopkins University.
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.