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San Antonio launches coronavirus hotline

The hotline will be active Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in both English and Spanish. The number is (210)207-5779.
Credit: Facebook | Mayor Ron Nirenberg

SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Metro Health has opened a coronavirus hotline for residents to ask questions about the virus.

According to a Facebook post by Mayor Ron Nirenberg, the hotline will be active Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., in both English and Spanish. The number is (210)207-5779.

The post goes on to say that there are currently zero cases of community transmitted COVID-19 in Bexar County and San Antonio. This comes after the mayor declared a public health emergency in response to the CDC releasing a patient who tested positive and visited North Star Mall.

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The post reminds people to wash their hands, avoid touching their faces, stay home if sick, disinfect frequently touched surfaces and avoid contact with people who are sick.

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