Mayor Nirenberg Tests Negative For COVID-19, Quarantines After Exposure

By Anna Gallegos

November 11, 2020

San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg is closely following health professionals' advice after being exposed to the coronavirus.

Nirenberg tweeted Tuesday night that he is currently quarantining "per public health guidance" despite testing negative for COVID-19. He was tested after he came in contact with someone over the weekend who later tested positive.

He said that he will conducting all of his routine business, including public meetings, remotely while he monitors his health.

Assistant City Manager Colleen Bridger said at a briefing on Tuesday that anyone who interacted with Alamo City's mayor is not at an elevated risk for COVID-19, KENS5 reported.

I just heard that my test was negative. I will remain quarantined, per public health guidance.

Please remember that there are San Antonians fighting this disease as you read this. Honor them, those we've lost & their families by taking every precaution as cases rise.

Thank you. https://t.co/IY1W3fDGqG
— Mayor Ron | Wear a mask! 😷 (@Ron_Nirenberg) November 11, 2020

Nirenberg is the second city official to test negative for coronavirus this month. Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff tested negative last week after being exposed to someone with the virus and has been self quarantining since then.

"This latest incident underscores how persistent this virus can be. I cannot emphasize enough how important it is to make sure we all wear our masks, use hand sanitizer and practice social distance. We must keep our guard up and keep on with precautionary measures," Wolff said in a statement on November 5.

COVID-19 cases are currently surging in Texas, which became the first state to report 1 million cases.

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