The City of Helotes Emergency Management Office is actively monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19). We encourage you to save this page and check back often. It’s the City’s official medium for sharing updates regarding the COVID-9 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.
Individuals currently eligible to receive the vaccine in Texas are part of the Phase 1A and 1B categories. Advanced registration is required at all vaccination sites.
COVID-19 vaccines will not be offered from Helotes City Hall or the Helotes Fire Department. The City does not have the proper storage capabilities.
Residents interested in obtaining a vaccine should review the vaccination site list below or visit the Texas COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Locations website for a complete list of providers. Residents are also encouraged to contact their primary care providers for more information regarding vaccine availability.
COVID Vaccine Provider | Website | Phone |
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San Antonio Metro Health - Alamodome | Website | 210-207-6000, option 8 |
WellMed - Lopez Trevino Senior Center | Website | 1-833-968-1745 |
University Health System - Medical Center | Website | 210-358-4000 |
Christus Santa Rosa Health System - Christus Promptu Urgent Care | Website | See website |
H-E-B - Various Pharmacies | Website | 1-800-811-8620 |
CVS - Various Pharmacies | Website | 1-800-746-7287 |
Walgreens - Various Pharmacies | Website | See website |
VA (current VA members only) - Frank M. Tejeda Outpatient Clinic | Website | 210-494-9702 |
Older adults (age 60+) and/or veterans – Do you need a ride to obtain your COVID vaccination? Contact AACOG to schedule your FREE ride at 866-889-7433 or email art@aacog.com. Click here for details.
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.
March 9, 2021 – Bexar County Executive Order NW-20
March 4, 2021 – Governor Abbott Lifts Many COVID-19 Restrictions
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 20, 2021 – Free Drive-thru COVID-19 Testing Site Opens Jan. 25 at Dub Farris Athletic Complex
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 25, 2020 – Bexar County Executive Order NW-17
October 20,2020 – Bexar County Order Allows Bars to Operate at 50% Occupancy
September 17, 2020 – Expanded reopening procedures for certain businesses
September 4, 2020 – Bexar County Executive Order NW-14
July 17, 2020 – Bexar County executive order prohibits large gatherings
July 2, 2020 – New requirements announced ahead of holiday weekend
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 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 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 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
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