COVID-19 Update (3/17)

We are here to help.

If you have the time and are willing to help your neighbors in need, we are calling for volunteer support.
Email us at District9@sanantonio.gov if you'd like to be contacted about volunteer opportunities in the coming weeks.

NEISD campus operations will be closed through April 3rd.

Yesterday, Mayor Ron Nirenberg issued a public health emergency declaration, which prohibits mass gatherings of 50 people or more. The City Council will consider extending the seven-day declaration at Thursday’s regularly scheduled meeting. This declaration comes from the advice of the CDC and is enforceable by law. It is strongly recommended that people avoid social gatherings of 10 or more.

The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District (Metro Health) is currently investigating a fourth confirmed travel-related positive COVID-19 case. This brings the number of travel-related COVID-19 cases in San Antonio to four.

Drive-through testing for COVID-19 is not available for the general public at this time. For now, drive-thru testing is only available for first responders and health care workers who meet qualifications for testing. Everyone else must be tested at a laboratory with approval from a doctor. Testing criteria and drive through testing information is being finalized with state and federal officials. We will issue updates as the information is finalized.

Patients should not contact Metro Health directly to request COVID-19 testing or go to emergency rooms to seek COVID-19 testing. A health care provider, such as a primary care physician or urgent care provider, must order the test.

Residents are encouraged to download the Ready South Texas app, available in the iTunes and Google Play stores, to receive updates on the COVID-19 situation in San Antonio.

Additionally, residents can text COSAGOV to 55000 to receive SMS text message updates.

Starting today, the Alamodome is hosting a 3-day blood drive to maintain local blood supply.
Donations may also be made by appointment at a donor room near you. If you are willing and able to donate, you can schedule your visit here or call 210-731-5590.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has designated COVID-19 as a qualifying event for the provision of Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) for businesses and private non-profits in affected communities. Texas is currently working with SBA to qualify for this declaration.

If your small business has been affected by the outbreak, you are encouraged to submit your Economic Injury Worksheet today.

Should you have any further questions, please contact your local emergency management office or email the TDEMPARecovery@tdem.texas.gov.

Unfortunately, our Delegate Agency Tours this Friday and the rest of our Spring Concerts have been postponed. The City services will be unable to host us due to the circumstances and again, safety is our top priority. We apologize for the inconvenience but stay updated on our social media channels, @JohnCourageD9, for updates on our future events.

Calling all Volunteers!

Their goal over the next 30 days is to add 15 million pounds of food to our distribution network.

This is equivalent to $1.5 million dollars. Only with your support can we achieve this goal.

$1 = 10 Pounds

$10 = 100 Pounds

$100 = 1000 Pounds

Small Business

Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program