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.
Coronavirus Relief Programs
Bexar County is distributing financial assistance to qualified county residents through Federal relief dollars designated for those directly impacted by the pandemic.
If you have lost your job or are having trouble paying for rent or utilities because of COVID-19, you may qualify to receive financial help. Visit www.bexar.org/3314/COVID-19-Response to learn more and start the qualifying process.
December 2022
December 28, 2022 -CDC Announces Negative COVID-19 Test Requirement from Air Passengers Entering the United States from the People’s Republic of China
December 9, 2022 -CDC Expands Updated COVID-19 Vaccines to Include Children Ages 6 Months through 5 Years
October 2022
October 19, 2022 -CDC Allows Novavax Monovalent COVID-19 Boosters for Adults Ages 18 and Older
October 12, 2022 -CDC Expands Updated COVID-19 Vaccines to Include Children Ages 5 Through 11
September 2022
September 1, 2022 -CDC Recommends the First Updated COVID-19 Booster
August 2022
August 22, 2022 -CDC Recommends Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine for Adolescents
August 11, 2022 -CDC streamlines COVID-19 guidance to help the public better protect themselves and understand their risk
July 2022
July 19, 2022 – CDC Recommends Novavax’s COVID-19 Vaccine for Adults
July 15, 2022 – New COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness Data Showcase Protection Gained by 3rd and 4th Doses
July 12, 2022 – COVID-19 Reverses Progress in Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance in U.S.
June 2022
June 24, 2022 – CDC Recommends Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine for Children and Adolescents
June 18, 2022 – CDC Recommends COVID-19 Vaccines for Young Children
June 10, 2022 – CDC Rescinds Order Requiring Negative Pre-Departure COVID-19 Test Prior to Flight to the US
May 2022
May 19, 2022 – CDC Strengthens Recommendations and Expands Eligibility for COVID-19 Booster Shots
April 2022
April 26, 2022 -CDC Media Telebriefing: Update on COVID-19
April 22, 202 – COVID-19 Was Third Leading Cause of Death in U.S.
April 20, 2022 – CDC Statement on Masks in Public Transportation Settings
April 12, 2022 – New data suggest STDs continued to increase during first year of the COVID-19 pandemic
March 2022
March 31, 2022 – New CDC data illuminate youth mental health threats during the COVID-19 pandemic
March 24, 202 – Effect of COVID-19 on Tuberculosis in the U.S.
March 10, 2022 – CDC Updates COVID-19 Community Levels
March 10, 2022 – Mask Use on Public Transportation
February 2022
February 25, 2022 – CDC Media Telebriefing: Update on COVID-19
February 18, 2022 – New Reports on Health and Well-being of Children During COVID-19 Pandemic
February 15, 202 – CDC Media Telebriefing: COVID-19 Vaccination and Pregnancy
February 11, 2022 – New CDC Studies: COVID-19 Boosters Remain Safe, Continue to Offer High Levels of Protection Against Severe Disease Over Time and During Omicron and Delta Waves
February 3, 2022 – CDC Media Telebriefing: COVID-19 Wastewater Surveillance
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