Coronavirus Tracker: Bexar County killed 1,500 people after reporting a large backlog on Sunday

San Antonio — Tracks the latest numbers from coronavirus pandemics throughout San Antonio and Texas. The latest figures reported by Bexar and the surrounding counties are:

According to city officials, the daily update of COVID-19 in San Antonio / Bexar County will not take place on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. The Bexar County update numbers below are as of December 23, 2020.

• Bexer County: 283 new cases were reported on Sunday, with 999 backlogs, bringing the total number of cases to 112,218. Two new deaths were reported with a backlog of 29, increasing the number of deaths from coronavirus complications to 1,510.
• Hays County: On Tuesday, Hays County officials reported 165 new cases and two additional COVID-related deaths in the county. As of Tuesday, there were a total of 9,175 local cases confirmed by tests (1,428 of which were active), and the death toll increased to 122. 7,625 inhabitants have recovered from the virus.
• Comal County: Comal County officials reported an additional 79 cases of coronavirus on Thursday (6 confirmed, 73 likely), for a total of 6,009 cases. The total number of deaths remains 146. The county estimated 796 active cases on Thursday and restored 5,067 inhabitants.

More county case information, Texas Department of Health Services COVID-19 Dashboard.

Since authorities began reporting cases in March 2020, we have tracked the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Bexar County. The figure below shows the number of cases since June, and shows the number of cases per day along the 7-day moving average. An overall coronavirus case curve in our area and a more accurate picture of the direction in which we are trending in the pandemic.

The daily update for COVID-19 in San Antonio / Bexar County did not take place on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.

On Sunday night, Metrohealth announced an additional 1,282 cases of coronavirus in Bexar County. Of these, 999 are from the backlog and 283 are new. This brings the total local diagnostics to 112,218.

Two new coronavirus-related deaths were reported locally, in addition to the untreated 29 deaths from August to December. In total, 1,510 county residents have died of coronavirus complications.

Hospitalizations continue to increase in the San Antonio area, with 1,000 COVID-19 patients being treated at local facilities on Sundays. 55 more than Wednesday.

According to the Texas Department of Health, the total number of new coronavirus cases in the state has increased by 8,046 on Sunday since the pandemic began. That total includes 6,105 new confirmed cases, 1,452 new possible cases, and 489 cases due to a previously unreported backlog in the state total (for more information, see Top of this page).

As of Sunday 1.67 million Texas people were diagnosed with COVID-19.

State health officials also reported an additional 51 virus-related deaths on Sunday.at least 26,472 Texas people died of complications of COVID-19. Meanwhile, the number of Texas people being treated for coronavirus symptoms in hospitals on Sunday has also increased to 10,886, a difference of 113 patients compared to Saturday.

Meanwhile, the state estimates that 179,831 people have recovered, while 1,346,000 Texas people have recovered. Texans remains ill with COVID-19.

The latest update from the Texas Board of Education showed that by December 13, there were at least 90,164 cumulative cases between state-wide staff and students. The number consists of 57,137 positive student cases and 33,027 staff cases. Learn more about..

TEA will release new data on school cases on Friday.

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Symptoms of the coronavirus can resemble the flu or a bad cold. Symptoms include fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or dyspnea, fatigue, muscle or body pain, headache, new taste or smell sore throat, stuffy nose or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, and diarrhea. .. Illness control.

Most healthy people have mild symptoms. A study of more than 72,000 patients by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in China showed that 80 percent of the cases were mild.

However, according to the World Health Organization, infections can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, renal failure, and even death. Elderly people with underlying health are most at risk.

However, according to the World Health Organization, infections can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, renal failure, and even death. Elderly people with underlying health are most at risk.

Experts have determined that there is consistent evidence that these conditions increase a person’s risk, regardless of age.

• Chronic kidney disease
• COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
• Obesity (BMI 30 or higher)
• Immunodeficiency due to solid organ transplantation (decreased immunity)
• Serious heart disease such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathy
• Sickle cell disease
• Type 2 diabetes

The CDC believes that symptoms may appear 2 to 14 days after exposure.

• Between people in close contact with each other (within about 6 feet).
• Through the respiratory droplets that occur when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or speaks. These droplets can land on the mouth or nose of nearby people or be inhaled into the lungs.
• Several recent studies suggest that COVID-19 may be spread by asymptomatic people.

• Stay home when you are ill.
• Eat and sleep separately from family
• Use various tools and dishes
• Cover your cough or sneeze with your arms instead of your hands.
• If you use tissue, throw it in the trash.

City officials say COVID- 19 Recommended to take the test or vomiting, or diarrhea.

Self-screening tools are available to see if testing is needed.

San Antonio operates several free test sites, including two walk-up locations that are open Monday through Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm.

Quera Community Center
5626 San Fernando Street
San Antonio, TX 78237

Ramirez Community Center
1011 Gillette Boulevard
San Antonio, TX 78224

further, Freeman Coliseum We offer a free drive-through test from 9am to 4pm, Monday through Sunday. Reservations are required and either is possible. online Or call (833) 213-0643.

This is a test site locator To help you find the test location closest to you in San Antonio.And Here is the date and time The test site operated by the city operates during the holidays.