Coronavirus update San Antonio, March 13: Health officials report 84 new COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District reported 199,673 total COVID-19 cases and 2,868 total deaths in Bexar County, an increase of 84 new cases as of Saturday. Four new deaths were reported today.

Health officials also reported that 248 patients are hospitalized, 90 are in the intensive care unit and 59 are on ventilators.

There are 14% of staffed beds available and 71% of ventilators available.

Those in Phase 1C eligibility group will be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine starting March 15. Click here to learn more.

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