COVID-19 OUTBREAK- INFORMATION IS CURRENT AS OF 3/26/2020 (7:00 PM)
There is an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel (new) coronavirus that was first detected in China in December 2019 and has now been detected in almost 100 locations internationally, including in the United States. On February 11, 2020, the World Health Organization named the disease Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19).
Mayor’s Emergency Declaration No. 5. San Antonio, Texas 3/23/2020
Executive Order NW-03 Bexar County, Texas 3/23/2020
DHS Guidance On Essential Workers U.S. Department of Homeland Security 3/19/2020
COVID-19 CASE AND TESTING INFORMATION
SURVEILLANCE IN BEXAR COUNTY
| CASE STATUS AND SOURCE OF EXPOSURE | NUMBER | PERCENT |
|---|---|---|
| Total Confirmed cases Bexar County | 113 | |
| Travel-related | 43 | 38% |
| Close contact | 15 | 13% |
| Community transmission | 39 | 35% |
| Under investigation | 16 | 14% |
| Deaths | 5 |
Posted on 3/26/2020 at 7:00 PM
CONFIRMED CASES BY GENDER
| GENDER | NUMBER OF CASES |
% OF CASES |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 66 | 58% |
| Female | 47 | 42% |
Posted on 3/26/2020 at 7:00 PM
CONFIRMED CASES BY AGE GROUP
| AGE GROUP (IN YEARS) |
NUMBER | % OF CASES |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 | 7 | 6% |
| 20-29 | 21 | 19% |
| 30-39 | 15 | 13% |
| 40-49 | 27 | 24% |
| 50-59 | 14 | 12% |
| 60-69 | 17 | 15% |
| 70-79 | 9 | 8% |
| 80-89 | 3 | 3% |
Posted on 3/26/2020 at 7:00 PM
TESTING BY METRO HEALTH LABORATORY*
| TESTING BY METRO HEALTH LABORATORY | NUMBER |
|---|---|
| Negative | 473 |
| Positive | 52 |
| Inconclusive | 1 |
| Total tested by Metro Health Lab | 526 |
Posted on 3/26/2020 at 7:00 PM
*Metro Health Lab is part of the Laboratory Response Network and tests specimens from multiple counties
COVID-19 HOTLINE- 210.207.5779 OR EMAIL COVID-19@SANANTONIO.GOV
The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District has opened a COVID-19 hotline for residents to ask questions about the virus. The hotline is available in English and Spanish. Residents can call 210.207.5779.
Hours of operation are Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 7:00 pm and Saturday & Sunday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Email questions or requests for presentations to COVID-19@sanantonio.gov
INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC
TRANSMISSION
The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person.
- Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).
- Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
- It may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads,
SYMPTOMS
Patients with confirmed COVID-19 infection have reportedly had mild to severe respiratory illness with symptoms of:
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
PREVENTION
The best way to prevent infection is to take precautions to avoid exposure to this virus, which are similar to the precautions you take to avoid the flu. CDC always recommends these everyday actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses, including:
- 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.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
VIDEOS
- CoVID-19 – accessible video from Alert SA (American Sign Language and Closed Captioning)
- Press Conference – 2/13/2020
- Press Conference – 2/13/2020 – En Español
WAYS TO HELP THE SAN ANTONIO COMMUNITY
RESPONSE PLAN FOR RESPIRATORY VIRUSES
Respiratory Viruses Response Plan: The Response Plan for Respiratory Viruses Having Pandemic Potential describes appropriate virus surveillance activities and responses for different levels of virus and other activity detected. The plan provides response activities for programs within Bexar County and the City of San Antonio along with planning partners.
Respiratory Viruses Plan – San Antonio Metro Health 3/27/2020
PRINT MATERIALS
WHAT IS COVID-19
- COSA What is COVID19 – English (PDF) – 3/12/2020
- COSA What is COVID19 – Spanish (PDF) – 3/12/2020
- COSA What is COVID19 – Chinese (PDF)
- COSA What is COVID19 – Vietnamese (PDF)
REDUCE YOUR RISK
- COSA Reduce Your Risk – English (PDF) – 3/12/2020
- COSA Reduce Tu Riesgo – Spanish (PDF) – 3/16/2020
- COSA Reduce Your Risk – Chinese (PDF)
- COSA Reduce Your Risk – Vietnamese (PDF)
ADDITIONAL SIGNAGE
- Do Not Enter (PDF)
- No Entre – Spanish (PDF) – 3/16/2020
COMMUNICATIONS VIDEOS
WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE?
- Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2019 Novel Coronavirus Site
- Visit the Texas Department of State Health Services 2019 Novel Coronavirus Site
**Special thanks to the City of San Antonio for providing this information**
https://www.sanantonio.gov/health/news/alerts/coronavirus