SAN ANTONIO – Mayor Ron Nirenberg and the San Antonio City Council on Thursday extended the eighth declaration of a public health emergency regarding the coronavirus pandemic.
The mayor’s declaration will be in place indefinitely as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise. All prior declarations and orders are superseded by the most recent orders.
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This declaration is in line with Gov. Greg Abbott’s orders and continues the City of San Antonio’s emergency management plan.
135 more COVID-19 cases reported in San Antonio, Bexar County
The council and Nirenberg extended the declaration following a briefing on San Antonio’s response and preparedness regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
City officials on Wednesday reported an increase of 135 COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to 3,648.
The death toll from the virus remains at 80. According to the city’s website, 2,173 of total cases have recovered so far.
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