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Coronavirus: San Antonio Issues Updated COVID-19 Case Information
"We have seen 111 negative tests and as expected, when we increased access to testing, we diagnosed additional cases of COVID-19."
SAN ANTONIO (March 18, 2020) — The City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District has updated its COVID-19 case count.
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“We have seen 111 negative tests and as expected, when we increased access to testing, we diagnosed additional cases of COVID-19, many of which are still under investigation,” said Dr. Colleen Bridger, Assistant City Manager.
Going forward, the City of San Antonio will update its COVID-19 case information by noon each day at www.sanantonio.gov/covid19.
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RESOURCES FOR THE PUBLIC
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Additionally, residents can text COSAGOV to 55000 to receive SMS text message updates.
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