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Edgewood ISD to host two COVID-19 vaccine clinicsThe Edgewood Independent School District in partnership with local health agencies will host two COVID-19 vaccines clinics for district residents.
Coronavirus update San Antonio, April 14: Metro Health reports 252 new COVID-19 cases, 6 new deathsThe San Antonio Metropolitan Health District reported an increase of 252 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths.
Online registration now open at 2 San Antonio clinics offering Moderna COVID-19 vaccineWellMed has opened online registration for two San Antonio community vaccination clinics offering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
San Antonio opens COVID-19 vaccine waitlist for people 65 and olderThe City of San Antonio has launched a waitlist for people 65 and older who need help getting an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Texas heeds call to pause Johnson & Johnson virus shotsTexas is joining other states in asking COVID-19 vaccine providers to stop giving the single-dose Johnson & Johnson shot.
Texas coronavirus cases haven’t surged since Gov. Greg Abbott lifted the mask order. Experts warn it’s too soon to celebrate.More than a month has passed since Gov. Greg Abbott ended virtually all statewide restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic. Nationwide, new coronavirus cases are ...
Thousands of Johnson & Johnson vaccine doses on hold at local medical facilitiesVials of Johnson & Johnson vaccines, set to be administered in our community, are on hold as medical facilities wait for word from the Center for Disease Control and Prev...
Bexar County hospitals, clinics develop new vaccination plans after Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine haltedFederal health officials are calling for a pause in the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. The announcement prompted Bexar County hospitals and clinics planni...
Hospitalizations from COVID-19 in Texas hover under 3,000State data shows the number of COVID-19 patients hospitalized in Texas has been hovering under 3,000 so far this month, the lowest levels since June, according to data fr...
US recommends ‘pause’ for J&J vaccine over clot reportsThe U.S. recommendation to “pause” use of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine set off a chain reaction worldwide and dealt a setback to the global vaccine ...
East 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.
SA 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.
Spring allergies or COVID? How to spot the differencesHere’s what you need to know when it comes to spring allergies and COVID-19.
City 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.
Coronavirus 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.
US 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 ...
Help us report the story: How are you doing with your mental health?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...
Texas reports more than 1,700 new COVID-19 cases, 26 deathsState health officials have reported more than 1,700 new COVID-19 cases and 26 new deaths for the day.
Nearly one-third of Texans have received virus vaccineThe federal Centers for Disease Control reports that the percentage of Texans who have received at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine is approaching one-third.
HIV breakthroughs help prevent infection, save livesPeople living with HIV may be more likely to contract, be hospitalized, and die of Covid-19, study says
Texas to get fewer doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine Texas health officials say the state expects to receive fewer vaccine doses for use next week because of production problems with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
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.
M. Katherine Banks, Texas A&M’s incoming president, says she’s planning for a campus in “normal mode” this fall
SA COVID-19 Briefing, April 8: Nearly 559K first-dose vaccines administered, more than 341K fully vaccinated, mayor says
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 recoveryDuring a 68-day stay in the hospital, San Antonio family man Victor Roman almost lost his life to COVID-19. Now, nearly 10 months later, he's still in rehab dealing with ...
Coronavirus update San Antonio, April 6: Metro Health reports 223 new COVID-19 cases, 2 new deathsThe San Antonio Metropolitan Health District reported an increase of 223 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths.
St. Philip’s College added to University Health vaccine sites, officials sayUniversity Health announced on Tuesday that St. Philip’s College will now serve as a new vaccine site for University Health.
VIA still offering free transportation to COVID-19 vaccination sitesVIA Metropolitan Transit continues to offer free transportation for anyone traveling to or from an appointment at a city or county-sponsored COVID-19 vaccination site, in...
Texas STAAR faces technical problems, leaving thousands of students unable to access testThousands of Texas students who showed up in-person to take the STAAR tests in the middle of a pandemic are sitting idly while education officials frantically investigate...
St. Edwards becomes one of the first universities in nation to require COVID-19 vaccine this fall for in-person activitiesSt. Edwards University, a small, private university in Austin with about 4,300 students, is one of a few universities in the country so far requiring students and employe...
San Antonio officials now monitoring for new COVID-19 variant from India City of San Antonio health officials are keeping a close eye on a new COVID-19 variant. The coronavirus variant from India was recently discovered in California.
SA COVID-19 Briefing, April 5: 517K first-dose vaccines administered, more than 312K fully vaccinated, mayor saysNirenberg reported 517,067 first-dose COVID-19 vaccines have been administered. He said 312,544 people are fully vaccinated.
Researchers testing investigational drug that may lessen severity of COVID-19 symptomsResearchers are testing an investigational drug that may lessen the severity of the symptoms caused by COVID-19.
Many debilitated COVID-19 long-haulers were never originally hospitalized, San Antonio doctor saysLocal patient has stroke-like symptoms nine months later, yet when she originally had COVID-19 in June 2020, she wasn't hospitalized and never needed a ventilator. Her st...
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...