COVID-19 Updates & Resources
The City of Helotes Emergency Management Office continues to monitor the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. On this page, you can access Helotes COVID-19 Updates, helpful links, and contact information. You are also encouraged to follow the City on social media, including Nextdoor, Facebook, and Twitter.
COVID-19 Vaccine
Residents interested in obtaining a vaccine should contact their primary care doctor or visit the Texas COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Locations website for a complete list of providers.
COVID-19 Updates
The City of Helotes COVID-19 communications are organized by the month they were published. Click on the following months for access to the messages. Questions can be emailed to Public Relations or call (210) 695-5916.
January 2022
January 18, 2022 – Get free at-home COVID-19 tests.
January 14, 2022 – CDC updates consumer mask website to emphasize protection, fit, and comfort
January 7, 2022 – CDC Recommends Moderna Booster at 5 Months
January 5, 202 – CDC Expands Booster Shot Eligibility and Strengthens Recommendations for 12-17-Year-Olds
January 4, 2022 – CDC Recommends Pfizer Booster at 5 Months, Additional Primary Dose for Certain Immunocompromised Children
December 2021
December 27, 2021 – CDC updates and shortens recommended isolation and quarantine period for the general population
December 7, 2021 – CDC launches two global networks, awards $22 million to combat antimicrobial resistance and infectious diseases
December 3, 2021 – CDC tightens testing requirement for international travel to the US to one day
August 2021
August 23, 2021 – U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approves the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
August 20, 2021 – CDC recommends people begin receiving COVID-19 booster shot starting this fall, eight months after their second dose of an mRNA vaccine
August 13, 2021 – CDC recommends an additional dose of COVID-19 vaccines for immunocompromised individuals
August 5, 2021 – Vigilance encouraged as COVID-19 cases increase in Bexar County
May 2021
May 18, 2021 – (Governor Greg Abbott) Executive Order No. GA-36 relating to the prohibition of governmental entities and officials from mandating face coverings or restricting activities in response to the COVID-19 disaster.
May 13, 2021 – CDC shares new guidance for fully vaccinated individuals
March 2021
March 9, 2021 – Bexar County Executive Order NW-20
March 4, 2021 – Governor Abbott Lifts Many COVID-19 Restrictions
February 2021
February 25, 2021 – COVID-19 Vaccine Updates Now Available Via Text
February 24, 2021 – Some Bexar County businesses permitted to increase occupancy to 75% under Governor Abbott’s GA-32 Order
January 2021
January 20, 2021 – Free Drive-thru COVID-19 Testing Site Opens Jan. 25 at Dub Farris Athletic Complex
December 2020
December 29, 2020 – Bexar County Order (NW-19) Rolls Back Occupancy Limits for Restaurants and Other Businesses
December 8, 2020 – Bexar County Executive Order NW-18
November 2020
November 25, 2020 – Bexar County Executive Order NW-17
October 2020
October 20,2020 – Bexar County Order Allows Bars to Operate at 50% Occupancy
September 2020
September 17, 2020 – Expanded reopening procedures for certain businesses
September 4, 2020 – Bexar County Executive Order NW-14
July 2020
July 17, 2020 – Bexar County executive order prohibits large gatherings
July 2, 2020 – New requirements announced ahead of holiday weekend
June 2020
June 26, 2020 – County prohibits gatherings of more than 100 people and Governor pauses reopening
June 26, 2020 – City of Helotes Declaration No. 2020-04 (City Council)
June 25, 2020 – Helotes reports first COVID-19 death in the City
June 19, 2020 – COVID-19 Health and Safety Policy – protocols for visitors to City Hall
June 18, 2020 – Bexar County Requires Businesses to Implement Safety Protocols
June 4, 2020 – Phase III of Plan to Open Texas Begins
May 2020
May 27, 2020 – Additional Services and Businesses Eligible to Reopen in Texas
May 20, 2020 – Governor announces phase II of the plan to Open Texas
May 15, 2020 – City of Helotes Declaration No. 2020-03 (City Council)
May 8, 2020 – Texas Governor announces the opening of salons and gyms
May 8, 2020 – Helotes reports sixth positive case of COVID-19
April 2020
April 30, 2020 – Guidance for Helotes Businesses: Reopen Texas Phase 1
April 29, 2020 – Governor outlines plan to Reopen Texas with Phase 1 starting May 1
April 27, 2020 – Guidance for Houses of Worship During the COVID-19 Crisis
April 27, 2020 – Exec. Order GA 20 relating to expanding travel without restrictions (Governor Abbott)
April 27, 2020 – Exec. Order GA 19 relating to hospital capacity (Governor Abbott)
April 27, 2020 – Exec. Order GA 18 relating to the strategic plan to Open Texas (Governor Abbott)
April 23, 2020 – Texas Governor announces statewide executive order regarding retail business
April 23, 2020 – Helotes reports one additional positive case of COVID-19
April 20, 2020 – Three additional positive COVID-19 cases reported in Helotes
April 17, 2020 – Bexar County order requires face coverings and occupancy limits for businesses
April 7, 2020 – Helpful COVID-19 Resources List
April 7, 2020 – City reports cases of COVID-19 in Helotes
April 2, 2020 – Governor Abbott announces new executive order effective April 1
March 2020
March 27, 2020 – Helotes restaurants open for business
March 26, 2020 – City of Helotes Declaration No. 2020-02 (City Council)
March 24, 2020 – Bexar County executive order outlines Stay Home, Work Safe measures
March 24, 2020 – Helotes Stay Home Work Safe graphic
March 23, 2020 – Bexar County Executive Order NW-03
March 22, 2020 – Helotes Virtual Town Hall (recording on YouTube)
March 20, 2020 – Letter from Mayor Schoolcraft to citizens and businesses
March 20, 2020 – City of Helotes Declaration No. 2020-10 (Mayor)
March 19, 2020 – Limits to mass gatherings and updates regarding City special events
March 17, 2020 (2 of 2) – Declaration of Public Health Emergency issued for Bexar County
March 17, 2020 (1 of 2) – CDC recommends that individuals avoid gatherings of 50 or more
March 13, 2020 – Residents encouraged to take precautions to stop the spread of germs
March 4, 2020 – City of Helotes officials are actively monitoring COVID-19