22 hours agoCoronavirus update San Antonio, Jan. 26: Leaders report 821 new COVID-19 cases, 18 new deaths
23 hours agoGov. Greg Abbott pushes Legislature to protect businesses from coronavirus-related lawsuits
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1 day agoFewer 4 year-olds enrolled in Pre-K; successful vaccine distribution will likely change that, officials say
1 day agoAbout 90 people receiving antibody therapy for COVID-19 per day at Freeman Coliseum COVID-19 patients in San Antonio are being treated daily at the Freeman Coliseum with antibody therapy.
22 hours agoCoronavirus update San Antonio, Jan. 25: Leaders report 2,082 new COVID-19 cases, 13 new deathsSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg reported an increase of 2,082 new COVID-19 cases and 13 new deaths.
2 days agoUV gadgets for killing viruses come with limitations, experts sayUltraviolet light has long been used by hospitals to kill germs, but how effective are the wands and other gadgets sold at stores for home use? Experts say they come with...
2 days agoCOVID-19 testing site opens at Farris Athletic ComplexA drive-thru COVID-19 testing site opened Monday on the city’s North Side.
1 day ago“If we’re all sick, we can’t legislate”: Coronavirus cases at Texas Capitol put lawmakers further on edgeTexas lawmakers will return to the Capitol on Tuesday two weeks after kicking off their session with the adoption of varying rules to protect against the coronavirus.
1 day agoHow to connect with your Texas lawmakers during the pandemicPre-pandemic, the Texas state Capitol during legislative sessions has been a flurry of crowded hearings, hand shaking, protests, lobbying and people vying for the attenti...
2 days agoKSAT to air ‘The Vaccines: Ending the COVID-19 Pandemic’ special on Wednesday, 7 p.m.In an effort to provide fact- and science-based information about the vaccines, we’ve reached out to experts at the forefront of stopping the spread of COVID-19 to inform...
2 days agoCoronavirus update San Antonio, Jan. 24: Leaders report 289 new COVID-19 cases, 16 new deaths
3 days agoCoronavirus update San Antonio, Jan. 23: Leaders report 1,684 new COVID-19 cases, 18 new deaths
Filipino restaurant on Northwest Side temporarily closes doors after manager tests positive for COVID-19
Coronavirus update San Antonio, Jan. 22: Leaders report 2,247 new COVID-19 cases, 17 new deathsSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg reported an increase of 2,247 new COVID-19 cases and 17 new deaths.
Bexar County Commissioners Court meetings to be conducted onlineIn an effort to protect residents and officials against COVID-19, Bexar County Commissioners Court meetings will now be held virtually.
Beloved Edgewood ISD teacher dies after battle with COVID-19The family of Edgewood ISD teacher Cynthia Ritz, who died from complications related to COVID-19, remembers her love for education, family and friends.
23-year BCSO veteran dies after battle with COVID-19The Bexar County Sheriff's Office is mourning the death of a 23-year veteran, Deputy Jesse Zamarron, who was battling COVID-19.
Fiesta Oyster Bake canceled in 2021 due to continued surge in COVID-19 casesThe Fiesta Oyster Bake at St. Mary’s University has been canceled for a second year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Walmart to temporarily close San Antonio store to clean, sanitize building following COVID-19 protocolsThe Walmart Supercenter store on the Northeast Side of San Antonio is closing temporarily so a third-party clean crew can clean and sanitize the building, corporate offic...
Rep. Joaquin Castro talks Trump impeachment, potential bid against Ted Cruz and COVID-19 relief checksAn article of impeachment is expected to be sent to the U.S. Senate on Monday, and one of the nine impeachment managers who will argue to convict Trump is San Antonio Con...
SAPD mourns after veteran officer dies of COVID-19A veteran San Antonio police officer has died of COVID-19.
‘They’re counting on us’: San Antonio Food Bank CEO explains why helping families is a calling for himThe San Antonio Food Bank is a staple of our community and for more than 40 years the organization has worked to help local families who need it most.
President Biden ordering stopgap help as talks start on big aid planPresident Joe Biden is expected to deliver remarks on the economy that has been wrecked by the coronavirus pandemic and sign executive orders on Friday.
Texas doctor stole damaged vial of COVID-19 vaccine, gave doses to family and friends, authorities sayA Houston area health department doctor accused by prosecutors of stealing nine doses of coronavirus vaccine from a damaged vial and administering them to family and frie...
Facing a crush of COVID-19 patients, ICUs are completely full in at least 50 Texas hospitalsAcross Texas, hospital intensive care units are being battered as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in a post-holiday surge. Dozens of facilities have reported that their I...
Had the 1st dose of COVID-19 vaccine in San Antonio? Here’s how to get the 2nd dose.One of the most frequently asked questions submitted to our website by KSAT viewers in recent weeks is, “How do I get scheduled for the second dose of the vaccine?”
Dan Patrick asks Texas to revise coronavirus vaccine distribution plan as eligible people experience frustration trying to locate a dose
Having poor gut health can put you at risk of more severe outcomes if you have COVID-19, scientific review shows
Can COVID-19 vaccines be mixed and matched?The COVID-19 vaccines available so far require two shots, and health officials say the doses should be the same kind.
Bexar County works to expand COVID-19 vaccine site while waiting for more supplyBexar County Judge Nelson Wolff said he hopes to see the figures increase in the coming weeks if the supply continues to grow.
Trust Index: COVID-19 vaccine does not alter DNA, medical experts sayThe claim that the COVID-19 vaccine will alter your DNA has been widely shared and discussed on social media. KSAT spoke with experts who debunked that claim and explaine...
Dallas County axes plan to prioritize vaccinating communities of color after state threatens to slash allocationFaced with the threat that the state might slash its vaccine allocation, Dallas officials on Wednesday reversed course on a plan that would have prioritized doses for peo...
Coronavirus update San Antonio, Jan. 20: Leaders report 850 new COVID-19 cases, 18 new deathsSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg reported an increase of 850 new COVID-19 cases and 18 new deaths.
Families who lost loved ones to COVID-19 share their thoughts on presidential inauguration For people who have lost a loved one due to COVID-19, the inauguration of President Joe Biden evoked different emotions for them.
Amazon offers to help Biden-Harris administration in mass vaccination effortAmazon, the shipping and technology company based in Seattle, says it is ready to assist in President Joe Biden’s effort to vaccinate 100 million Americans in his first 1...
What Joe Biden plans to do in the first days of his presidencyPresident Joe Biden has promised to hit the ground running at the start of his presidency. Here's what he plans to do.
Harlandale ISD recommends virtual instruction as San Antonio’s COVID-19 cases surgeHarlandale Independent School District officials have recommended that families transition from in-person instruction to a virtual learning model as local COVID-19 case c...
Some San Antonio teachers, school employees to get COVID-19 vaccine this week through University HealthA limited number of school employees from nine San Antonio-area school districts will be able to get the COVID-19 vaccine this week through University Health.
13-year-old Pearsall girl on life support after testing positive for COVID-19, going into cardiac arrestA Pearsall 13-year-old girl is fighting for her life at Houston’s Texas Children’s Hospital after going into cardiac arrest.
States report vaccine shortages and cancel appointmentsThe push to inoculate Americans against the coronavirus is hitting a roadblock: A number of states are reporting they are running out of vaccine.
Texas again reports more than 300 new virus deathsTexas is reporting more than 300 new COVID-19 deaths for the fifth time time in the past week as the toll of the pandemic across the U.S. surpassed 400,000 deaths.
Texas has a problem with its COVID-19 vaccination data, and the stakes are high. Now the state is scrambling to solve it.As the state began the massive undertaking of distributing the coronavirus vaccine, its early rollout was beset by data problems that left state officials with immunizati...
San Antonio doctor clears confusion around COVID-19 vaccinations, plasma donationsA San Antonio doctor is clearing up confusion whether the US Food and Drug Administration is allowing people who received a COVID-19 vaccine to donate plasma with antibod...
Coronavirus update San Antonio, Jan. 19: Leaders report 2,395 COVID-19 cases, 10 new deaths San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg reported an increase of 2,395 new COVID-19 cases and 10 new deaths.
West Texas woman battling COVID-19 for weeks in San Antonio Plainview resident Miquela Hinojosa, also known as Mickie, has been battling COVID-19 since November.
Harlandale expanding COVID-19 testing to all campuses, officials sayHarlandale Independent School District announced on Tuesday that officials will be expanding COVID-19 testing to all district campuses beginning on Jan. 26.
Doctors address false claim that COVID-19 vaccine causes infertility, sterilizationKSAT is labeling the claim that the COVID-19 vaccines cause infertility and sterilization as NOT TRUE.
US virus death toll tops 400,000 in Trump’s final hoursThe U.S. death toll from the coronavirus has eclipsed 400,000 in the waning hours in office for President Donald Trump, whose handling of the crisis has been judged by pu...
Plunged into virus ‘dark winter,’ Biden must lead US outPresident-elect Joe Biden predicted he would take office amid a “dark winter,” and the outlook is only getting bleaker.
Abbott hosts roundtable discussion, provides COVID-19 vaccine update The Texas Governor will give a COVID-19 update and lay out legislative priorities during a roundtable discussion on Tuesday.
Fashion companies around the world are adapting to pandemicFashion companies are promoting new technology on their fabrics or textiles that prevent bacteria and viruses.
Tech companies working to make COVID-19 digital vaccine passportsTech companies want to ensure that everyone has access to a secure, digital record of their COVID-19 vaccination.
Coronavirus update San Antonio, Jan. 18: COVID-19 hospitalizations hit all-time high in Bexar County hospitalsSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff updated the community about the local response to COVID-19 in their daily briefing on Monday evening.
Texas reports 10,000 new COVID-19 cases, 46 more deathsTexas reports more than 10,000 new cases of COVID-19 and 46 more deaths from the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
Your COVID-19 vaccine questions answered with University Health’s Dr. AlsipUniversity Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Bryan Alsip answered some of the most frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccines.
Texas-based anti-vaccine group received federal bailout funds in May as pandemic ragedTexas-based anti-vaccine organization Informed Consent Action Network was among five anti-vaccine groups that collectively received more than $850,000 in federal loans fr...
Commissioner Calvert tests positive for COVID-19 days after appearing in Commissioners CourtBexar County Commissioner Tommy Calvert on Monday confirmed he tested positive for COVID-19, just days after appearing at last week’s Commissioners Court meeting.
WHO chief lambasts vaccine profits, demands elderly go firstThe World Health Organization chief says it’s “not right” that younger, healthier adults in wealthier countries get vaccinated against COVID-19 before older people in poo...
Downtown Houston club evacuated for overcrowding, fire marshal says A downtown Houston club was evacuated overnight by authorities for overcrowding and violating public health guidelines, according to a report from KSAT’s sister station K...
More than 333,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses will be shipped across Texas this week, health officials say
