New coronavirus cases and hospitalizations in San Antonio decline slightly FacebookTwitterEmail People arrive for their no-cost COVID-19 vaccinations at the Alamodome on Jan. 11, 2021. About 9,000 vaccines will be given at the site this week, or about 1,500 per day, depending on staffing.Billy Calzada /Staff photographer Despite what appears to be a steady decline in coronavirus transmission, officials say the virus is still circulating at high levels and poses a risk to residents. The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District reported 860 new coronavirus cases Thursday — 152 fewer than the previous day. The seven-day rolling average decreased slightly to 1,335 from 1,463 on Wednesday. On Thursday, 1,081 people were hospitalized in Bexar County for COVID-19, a decrease from 1,127 the day before.