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1 day agoEast Side churches are working with a local pharmacy to bring COVID-19 vaccines to the community Hundreds of residents living on the city’s East Side have been vaccinated thanks to partnerships involving local churches, a pharmacy and other support organizations.
1 day agoSA COVID-19 Briefing, April 12: 601K first-dose vaccines administered, more than 376K fully vaccinated, mayor saysNirenberg reported 601,272 first-dose COVID-19 vaccines have been administered, and 376,814 people are fully vaccinated.
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2 days agoCity of Schertz hosting COVID-19 vaccine clinics this week at Schertz Civic CenterThe City of Schertz announced on Monday that it would be hosting a series of COVID-19 vaccine clinics at the Schertz Civic Center.
2 days agoCoronavirus update San Antonio, April 12: Metro Health reports 317 new COVID-19 cases, no new deathsThe San Antonio Metropolitan Health District reported an increase of 317 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths.
2 days agoUS colleges divided over requiring student vaccinationsU.S. colleges hoping for a return to normalcy next fall are weighing how far they should go in urging students to get the COVID-19 vaccine, including whether they should ...
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Foods to aid in preventing COVID-19The chemical compounds in green tea have been found to weaken the spike proteins that give COVID its power to infect and spread.
Coronavirus update San Antonio, April 9: Metro Health reports 246 new COVID-19 cases, no new deathsThe San Antonio Metropolitan Health District reported an increase of 246 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths.
M. Katherine Banks, Texas A&M’s incoming president, says she’s planning for a campus in “normal mode” this fall
Volunteers in high demand for vaccination efforts across San AntonioThe San Antonio Health Metropolitan Health District opened the doors to their vaccine rollout back in December with an abundance of volunteer support. However, that suppo...
New Texas COVID-19 cases, deaths below state averageState health officials have reported below-average new COVID-19 case and death totals for Texas.
SA COVID-19 Briefing, April 8: Nearly 559K first-dose vaccines administered, more than 341K fully vaccinated, mayor saysNirenberg reported 558,995 first-dose COVID-19 vaccines have been administered. He said 341,895 people are fully vaccinated.
City of San Antonio expects $326 million from American Rescue PlanThough it hasn’t received an official notification yet, staff estimate the city is due $326 million in local aid under the latest COVID-19 stimulus bill. Bexar County is ...
Coronavirus update San Antonio, April 8: Metro Health reports 144 new COVID-19 cases, 2 new deathsThe San Antonio Metropolitan Health District reported an increase of 144 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths.
Countries worldwide hit new records for virus cases, deathsNations around the world are setting new records for COVID-19 deaths and coronavirus infections, and the disease is surging even in some countries that have kept the viru...
Are some COVID-19 vaccines more effective than others?COVID-19 vaccines rolling out around the world weren't compared to each other in studies, so it's hard to tell how they might differ in effectiveness.
Protocols for labor and delivery during the pandemic; your questions answeredLabor and delivery looks a whole lot different during the coronavirus pandemic, and KSAT viewers have sent in a lot of questions about protocols and recommendations that ...
Southwest ISD’s community clinic has played a crucial role throughout the coronavirus pandemic Residents living near Southwest High School, have not had to go far for treatment or testing for COVID-19.
Coronavirus update San Antonio, April 7: Metro Health reports 290 new COVID-19 cases, 8 new deathsThe San Antonio Metropolitan Health District reported an increase of 290 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths.
Vaccine hesitancy among Bexar County residents has fallen by half in 6 months, Bexar Facts poll saysBexar County residents are more receptive now to getting a COVID-19 vaccine than they were six months ago, a new Bexar Facts-KSAT-San Antonio Report poll shows.
‘I’m going to give it 110%’: San Antonio man suffering from long-term COVID-19 symptoms after 68-day hospital stay working toward recovery
St. Edwards becomes one of the first universities in nation to require COVID-19 vaccine this fall for in-person activities
SA COVID-19 Briefing, April 5: 517K first-dose vaccines administered, more than 312K fully vaccinated, mayor says
Coronavirus update San Antonio, April 5: Metro Health reports 275 new COVID-19 cases, no new deathsThe San Antonio Metropolitan Health District reported an increase of 275 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths.
San Antonio families return to parks for Easter traditionsHundreds of San Antonio families took another step toward normalcy this Easter weekend as they celebrated in city parks, which were once again open for the holiday weeken...
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Texas continue to declineThe count of people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Texas has continued to decline, even as state health official reported more than 1,600 new cases of the disease caused b...
US Army veteran from San Antonio dies of COVID-19 while in PeruIn the middle of the public health crisis in Peru, the family of a U.S. Army veteran from San Antonio is working to bring his remains back to the states.
Mammograms and the COVID-19 vaccine: What women need to knowSome women who have had the COVID vaccine are having an unexpected reaction.
All Bexar County courts to reopen on Monday Under a plan submitted to Bexar County Commissioners by Local Administrative Judge Ron Rangel, all county courts will be allowed to conduct in-person hearings beginning o...
Gonzaba Medical Group has 2,000 Pfizer vaccine appointments availableGonzaba Medical Group has received 2,000 Pfizer vaccines and is opening up appointments for people 16 years and older.
You can stop by this shop every day for a free doughnut after you get your COVID-19 vaccineThere are plenty of benefits to reap from getting the COVID-19 vaccine, but we’re about to throw another one at you: If you provide your vaccine card at any U.S. Krispy K...
SA COVID-19 Briefing, April 1: More than 524K first-dose COVID-19 vaccines administered in Bexar CountyMayor Ron Nirenberg reported 524,642 first-dose COVID-19 vaccines have been administered. He said 294,158 people are fully vaccinated.
Well-known musical performers help Metro Health reach vulnerable communitiesTo help reach San Antonio’s vulnerable minority communities, Metro Health is using some well known performers to urge their fans and others to get vaccinated against COVI...
Coronavirus update San Antonio, April 1: Metro Health reports 249 new COVID-19 cases, 2 new deathsThe San Antonio Metropolitan Health District reported an increase of 249 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths. The state says 496,642 people have received their first COVI...
Bexar County parks open for Easter weekend, camping not allowedBexar County parks will be open for Easter weekend, but camping will not be allowed, officials announced Thursday.
South Texas city brings coronavirus vaccine to the homeboundFirefighters and ambulance crews in one South Texas city hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic are bringing vaccines directly to the homes of the most vulnerable groups.
Can I still spread the coronavirus after I’m vaccinated?Experts are still studying how good COVID-19 vaccines are at preventing people from spreading the virus, but say the risk is low.
As vaccine eligibility widens, some vulnerable Texans are still fighting for accessTexas became one of a dozen states to relax eligibility restrictions for the vaccine this week and open up availability to adults and some teens regardless of profession ...
San Antonio City Council approves vaccine registry for ages 65+The San Antonio City Council members present voted to create a registry from which vaccine providers could draw names to fill appointments. The city’s COVID Czar, Assista...
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine safe for children as young as 12A clinical trial of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on children as young as 12 years of age proves it’s 100% effective at preventing the virus, the company announced Wednesda...
Gordon Hartman Foundation will distribute COVID-19 vaccines to special-needs families on Thursday‘Priority will be given to those with special needs,’ park officials said
Coronavirus update San Antonio, March 31: Metro Health reports 122 new COVID-19 cases, 2 new deathsThe San Antonio Metropolitan Health District reported an increase of 122 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths. The state says 482,043 people have received their first COVI...
San Antonio woman starts thriving business creating backdrops during peak of pandemicIn the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic last summer, Rebekah Garcia had a passion to create something unique and beautiful that would bring some joy into people’s lives.
COVID-19 pushed total US deaths beyond 3.3 million last yearA new report says U.S. deaths last year topped 3.3 million, the nation’s highest annual death toll.
Texas’ COVID-19 pandemic death toll edges closer to 50,000The number of people with COVID-19 who have died in Texas is edging close to 50,000, the third-highest death toll in the nation.
Mental health on the COVID frontlines: Our next crisis?Nurses, doctors and hospital staffers who have been on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic have witnessed some incredibly tough moments over the past year, many invol...
Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine protects younger teensPfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and strongly protective in kids as young as 12.
53 minutes agoMore Texas children died during 2020 of child abuse and neglect than in the previous two years, advocates sayData released this month by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services shows an increase in child abuse and neglect deaths in 2020, a jump from the previous t...
Coronavirus update San Antonio, March 30: Health officials report 148 new COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths
Texas will provide rapid COVID-19 tests for summer campsTexas will provide state-licensed summer camps with COVID-19 rapid tests in an effort to prevent potential outbreaks, Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement Tuesday.
Texas launches website to help people schedule COVID-19 vaccinesThe Texas Department of Health and Human Services has launched an online platform to help people schedule appointments for COVID-19 vaccines.
WATCH LIVE: WHO gives briefing on study to find the origins of COVID-19 The World Health Organization on Tuesday is giving a briefing on their report on the Wuhan field visit to find the origins of the novel coronavirus.
Texas receiving more than 1 million new doses of COVID-19 vaccine this week as eligibility expandsTexas has joined the growing number of states opening up COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to all adults.
58% of Bexar County residents 65 or older have received COVID-19 vaccineRecent vaccine analysis shows 58% of Bexar County residents 65 years of age and older and 30% of residents age 16 or older have received at least one dose of the COVID-19...
Coronavirus update San Antonio, March 29: Leaders report 159 new COVID-19 cases, 263K+ people fully vaccinatedSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg reported 159 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths during today's briefing. He said 461,093 people have received their first COVID-19 vacci...
Replacing ventilator with tracheotomy could help COVID-19 patients heal faster, UT Health study findsHaving enough ventilators early on during the COVID-19 pandemic was a huge issue for cities and states, but then came the complications from using them so much.