SAN ANTONIO – Mayor Ron Nirenberg and City Council heard a briefing about San Antonio’s response and preparedness regarding the coronavirus pandemic during a meeting on Thursday. Nirenberg reported Wednesday evening that there are 890 COVID-19 cases in Bexar County, resulting in 37 deaths. WATCH: Nirenberg, Wolff announce new health committee to advise leaders when to reopen San Antonio, Bexar CountyBexar County Judge Nelson Wolff said Wednesday that a new health committee will be announced Thursday. The committee will help leaders interpret data to figure out when and how to reopen the city and county, Wolff said. COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the new virus, stands for coronavirus disease 2019.