9 hours agoCoronavirus update San Antonio, Feb. 24: Leaders report 371 new COVID-19 cases, 9 new deaths
1 day agoWellMed will reopen COVID-19 vaccination hotline on Wednesday to fill 30K first-dose appointments
1 day agoCoronavirus update San Antonio, Feb. 23: Leaders report 270 new COVID-19 cases, 9 new deaths
1 day agoCoronavirus update San Antonio, Feb. 22: Leaders report 230 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
11 hours agoWATCH: San Antonio community leaders discuss innovative programs for education, workforce development with Restore Education
3 days agoCoronavirus/utilities update Feb. 21: 595 COVID-19 patients hospitalized; SAWS says 80% of boil notice for San Antonio lifted
3 days agoCoronavirus/utilities update Feb. 20: 615 COVID-19 patients hospitalized; SAWS says boil notice lifted for parts of San Antonio
COVID-19 testing to be provided Saturday for San Antonio ISD students, staffCOVID-19 testing will be provided at San Antonio Independent School District's high school campuses Saturday.
Coronavirus/utilities update Feb. 19: 696 COVID-19 patients hospitalized; SAWS says most customers should have water restored in coming daysSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff updated the community about the local response to COVID-19 and the winter weather in their briefing Fr...
Congress members ask Biden administration for resources to set up federal pilot community vaccination center in San Antonio areaRep. Henry Cuellar and other Congress members representing the San Antonio area are urging the Biden administration to establish a federal pilot community vaccination cen...
Coronavirus/utilities update San Antonio, Feb. 18: 695 COVID-19 patients hospitalized; SAWS working to lift boil water noticeSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff updated the community about the local response to COVID-19 and the winter weather in their briefing Th...
Anyone else feeling ‘pangry,’ or pandemic angry? How to deal with itLet’s say you’re following all of the latest public health recommendations, trying your absolute best to keep your family and others safe from COVID-19.
Experts warn against COVID-19 variants as states reopenStates are beginning to ease coronavirus restrictions, but health experts say we don't know enough yet about variants to roll back measures that could help slow their spr...
EXPLAINER: How will we know we’ve reached herd immunity?Health officials around the world are racing to vaccinate enough people to stop the spread of COVID-19 — but what qualifies as “enough” is still an open question.
Coronavirus update San Antonio, Feb. 13: City health officials report 684 new COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
‘Glimmer of hope’: Woodlawn Theater, Public Theater of SA hope to reopen their doors after pandemic forces closuresPerforming arts theaters in San Antonio are preparing plans to reopen to the public with hopes that COVID-19 cases remain under control.
COVID-19 vaccine site at Wonderland Mall scheduled to open at noon Wednesday, morning appointments delayedIf you’re planning on getting a COVID-19 test or vaccine over the weekend or sometime early next week, you may have to hold off for a few days due to inclement weather.
Coronavirus update San Antonio, Feb. 12: Leaders report 716 new COVID-19 cases, 9 new deathsSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg reported an increase of 716 new COVID-19 cases and 9 new deaths.
CDC: Strong evidence in-person schooling can be done safelyThe nation’s top public health agency says in-person schooling can be done safely with mask use, social distancing and other strategies.
15 hours agoVaccination appointments at Alamodome, WellMed clinics, Wonderland Mall rescheduled due to wintry weather in San AntonioWith wintry weather in the forecast for Monday, the city of San Antonio and WellMed have both decided to reschedule vaccination appointments that day.
Texas launches multimillion dollar campaign to combat vaccine hesitancyAnother video released this week features vaccinated Texans over 65 talking about seeing their grandchildren again.
Texas psychiatrist tapped to join White House’s COVID-19 Health Equity Task ForceDr. Octavio Martinez has spent most of his career working on racial equity issues. Now, he has a chance to use his expertise to impact federal policy as part of the White...
San Antonio confirmed its first COVID-19 case one year ago, marking the first in TexasTexas’ first case of the new coronavirus was discovered right here in San Antonio one year ago Friday — back when there were only 15 confirmed COVID-19 cases throughout t...
Coronavirus update San Antonio, Feb. 11: Leaders report 902 new cases, 22 new deathsSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg reported an increase of 902 new COVID-19 cases and 22 new deaths.
Gov. Greg Abbott plans to relax business restrictions soon if COVID-19 numbers continue to drop from record highsDuring a Thursday press conference, Gov. Greg Abbott said that more announcements are likely “coming soon” about relaxing COVID-19 restrictions in Texas as cases and hosp...
Regal Fiesta Trails movie theater closes permanently, property could be turned ‘into something entirely different’Nearly a year after the coronavirus pandemic shuttered movie theaters across Texas, one San Antonio cinema will not make a return.
Have you reunited with a loved one after you were separated by quarantine?Quarantine was tough on everyone, but it was even more tough for folks who were separated from loved ones.
Eligible educators can deduct out-of-pocket expenses for COVID-19 protective items used in classroom, IRS saysIf you’re an educator filing a tax return this year, you may be eligible to deduct unreimbursed expenses for COVID-19 protective items used in the classroom.
Vaccine hunting: This website wants to make sure COVID-19 shots don’t go to wasteUnprecedented times have given birth to an unprecedented hunting season.
WHO team: Coronavirus unlikely to have leaked from China labA team of international and Chinese scientists looking for the origins of COVID-19 says the coronavirus most likely appeared in humans after jumping from an animal.
Two WellMed COVID-19 hotline vaccination clinics will resume taking appointments TuesdayThe Elvira Cisneros Senior Community Center and the Alicia Trevino Senior Center, both run by WellMed, will resume taking appointments for COVID-19 vaccines Tuesday at 8 ...
Rural Texas residents drive the distance for COVID-19 vaccinesTo date, about 17% of people who have received the COVID-19 vaccine at the Alamodome are from outside Bexar County, according to the San Antonio Metropolitan Health Distr...
Gestational diabetes statistics during pandemic concern doctors in San Antonio, nationwideThe average percentage of pregnant women in South Texas with gestational diabetes is almost three times the national average. That fact is even more concerning to health ...
San Antonio ISD officials will phase-in more students to in-person learning beginning on Feb. 22San Antonio Independent School District officials announced on Monday that it will begin to phase-in students to in-person classes beginning on Feb. 22.
San Antonio doctor reflects on changes, progress seen one year into COVID-19 pandemicA San Antonio doctor who has treated numerous COVID-19 patients is reflecting on her experience working on the frontlines during the pandemic.
Coronavirus update San Antonio, Feb. 8: Leaders report 235 new COVID-19 cases, 1 new deathSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg reported an increase of 235 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death.
Wastewater tracking by UTSA researchers provides data about COVID-19 in Bexar County University of Texas at San Antonio researchers have released the results of a wastewater testing program for the COVID-19 virus.
Texas likely to partner with FEMA for vaccine ‘super sites’Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says the state will likely partner with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to open two vaccination “supersites” in Dallas and Houston, and mor...
New variants raise worry about COVID-19 virus reinfectionsEvidence is mounting that having COVID-19 may not protect a person against getting infected again with some of the new variants emerging around the world.
Throngs of maskless fans celebrate Tampa’s Super Bowl winSo much for the mayor's order requiring masks at Super Bowl parties.
One year later: Mayor Nirenberg, Judge Wolff reflect on anniversary of evacuees arriving in San AntonioAs of Feb. 7, 2021, it has now been one year since the first evacuees from Wuhan, China, arrived into the Alamo City.
Texas COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to decline The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Texas fell again Sunday after dipping below 10,000 for the first time since December on Saturday.
Leading SA: San Antonio Chamber of Commerce CEO says diversity of SA’s economy is its blessingRichard Perez, president and CEO of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, joined Leading SA to discuss the community’s unique set of economic circumstances related to the ...
Anniversary marks day American evacuees from Wuhan, China arrived at JBSA- LacklandThe beginnings of the COVID-19 crisis hit home one year ago.
Texas coronavirus hospitalizations fall below 10,000The number of people hospitalized due to the coronavirus has fallen below 10,000 for the first time since Dec. 19.
San Antonio business owners, locals rejoice over NCAA’s tournament announcementGet ready for March Madness live and direct in San Antonio in a way like never before.
Coronavirus update San Antonio, Feb. 5: Leaders report 1,724 new COVID-19 cases, 11 new deathsSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg reported an increase of 1,724 new COVID-19 cases and 11 new deaths.
San Antonio City Councilman Clayton Perry says he is ‘feeling much better’ as he recovers from COVID-19
Small businesses are still struggling, but not for reason you may thinkHow you can help small businesses still struggling to recover during the pandemic.
More people are switching professions because of pandemic Money and work-life balance. These are the top two reasons people change careers. Add on coronavirus, and millions of people are doing the pandemic pivot.
Luby’s expected to close all locations by AugustLuby's says “liquidation is imminent” and that “the likelihood is remote that we will return from liquidation.”
COVID-19 has hit the Latino population in SA the hardest, but how many are receiving the vaccine?COVID-19 has disproportionately affected the Latino population in San Antonio, with data suggesting that districts with the highest Latino populations — Districts 3, 4 an...
Coronavirus update San Antonio, Feb. 4: Leaders report 860 new COVID-19 cases, 5 new deathsSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg reported an increase of 860 new COVID-19 cases and five new deaths.
Blood supply ‘critically low’ in what South Texas Blood and Tissue Center calls ‘disturbing trend’ The South Texas Blood & Tissue Center is urging people to donate blood as it is seeing a “severe” shortage amid an “extremely urgent” demand.
WATCH: Homebound seniors receive COVID-19 vaccine from SAFDSome of the community’s homebound seniors have started to receive the COVID-19 vaccine from the comfort of their own homes.
Texas’ COVID-19 hospitalizations dip below 11,000The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Texas has dipped below 11,000 for the first time since late December.
Nearly a year into the pandemic, grocery workers in Texas are more fatigued than ever as they await vaccine access
2021 San Antonio events that have been canceled, postponed due to COVID-19Nearly a year after the coronavirus pandemic began to upend the lives of people everywhere, event organizers are grappling with the choice to cancel or postpone events fo...
