SAN ANTONIO —
These are the facts:
- There have been at least 39,869 cases of coronavirus in Texas and 1,100 reported deaths from COVID-19 as of 3:35 p.m. on May 11, according to Texas HHS.
- City leaders say there are 1,920 confirmed positive cases in San Antonio as of 6:13 p.m. on May 11. A total of 57 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.
Monday, May 11
9:30 p.m.
6:13 p.m.
Mayor Ron Nirenberg reported that an additional 19 cases of the novel coronavirus have been confirmed in Bexar County on May 11, bringing the total to 1,920
Meanwhile, 1 new death from COVID-19 complications was reported, bringing the local death toll to 57. In all, 978 county residents have recovered from the virus.
5:46 p.m.
The Kendall County Office of Emergency Management and the City of Boerne have reported a new case of coronavirus bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 20.
5:38 p.m.
Officials in DeWitt County are reporting the county's 16th and 18th cases of coronavirus.
5:35 p.m.
Promising news from the COVID-19 Infectious Disease team at University Health System and UT Health. The team will be starting the second phase of patient testing for a coronavirus drug, remdesivir.
READ MORE: UT Health San Antonio and University Hospital move into second phase of testing for coronavirus drug
5:20 p.m.
Guadalupe County officials have confirmed six additional cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases to 99. Of the 99, 77 have recovered.
4:50 p.m
Officials in Hays County said that they have had five new cases since Saturday's update and that 140 of the county's 208 lab-confirmed cases are now considered recovered.
4:34 p.m
Officials with the City of San Antonio have confirmed that an employee of the Southeast Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has died.
The employee was described as an African American woman in her 60s with underlying medical conditions.
Back on April 20, we reported that 74 residents tested positive for the virus as well as 28 employees following an outbreak at the nursing home. At that time there had been 18 deaths.
1:01 p.m.
The San Antonio Fire Department reported the latest number of cases within the department:
SAFD Uniformed COVID-19 positive: 6
SAFD Uniformed in quarantine: 9
SAFD Civilians in quarantine: 0
Total SAFD Personnel Quarantined: 9
12:27 p.m.
Starting today, Metro Health will be expanding coronavirus testing to asymptomatic individuals. This means that San Antonio residents will have access to testing even if they do not have any coronavirus symptoms.
10:48 a.m.
Comal County officials confirmed zero new cases of coronavirus over the weekend.
With six deaths and 48 recoveries, the county has 11 active cases, one of which is hospitalized.
As of Monday morning, the Comal County Office of Public Health has received reports of the following test information:
- 940 tests conducted
- 65 positive tests
- 790 negative tests
- 85 results still pending
8:27 a.m.
The San Antonio Police Department reported the latest number of cases within the department:
Sworn Officers positive: 6
Officers in quarantine: 3
Civilians in quarantine: 6
Total SAPD Personnel Quarantined: 9
8:05 a.m.
The Internal Revenue Service has set a Wednesday, May 13, deadline for direct deposit info. Otherwise, you may have to wait weeks for a check in the mail. You can sign up for direct deposit using the Get My Payment tool.
Sunday, May 10
10 p.m.
Officials with the Texas Medical Association are encouraging Texans not to avoid going to the hospital in emergency situations out of fear that they will be infected with the coronavirus. The association says patients are avoiding hospitals when they get seriously injured, and it can lead to a worse situation down the road.
7:33 p.m.
Numbers breakdown: San Antonio is nearing 1,000 recoveries from the coronavirus, while 869 are currently fighting it.
6:13 p.m.
Mayor Ron Nirenberg reported that an additional 14 cases of the novel coronavirus have been confirmed in Bexar County on May 10, bringing the total to 1,901. Meanwhile, no new deaths from COVID-19 complications were reported; the local death toll remains at 56. In all, 976 county residents have recovered from the virus.
5:45 p.m.
Vice President Mike Pence is self-isolating after an aide tested positive for the coronavirus last week.
An administration official says Pence is voluntarily limiting his exposure and will work from home. He has repeatedly tested negative for COVID-19 since his exposure but is following the advice of medical officials.
4 p.m.
The number of total confirmed cases in Texas rose by more than 1,000 again on Sunday, to 38,869. There was also a slight uptick in new deaths to 1,088, up 39 from Saturday.
3 p.m.
In trying to prevent a scramble for scarce supplies, the White House says it will coordinate distribution of the FDA-approved drug remdesivir. An initial supply is nonetheless expected to be "very limited."
10:30 a.m.
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has reported two employee deaths that they say may be connected to the coronavirus.
8:36 a.m.
As the pandemic persists in keeping families indoors or a safe social distance apart, online searches have increased for creative ways to still make moms feel special. Here's what some people are doing to celebrate Mother's Day despite the need for social distancing.
5:28 a.m.
Iran says it is ready for unconditional prisoner swap talks with the United States because of fears that the coronavirus could put the lives of the prisoners at risk, reports say.
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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.