PANDEMIC

Dr. Adelita Cantu was the first person in Bexar County to get the first COVID-19 shot in Bexar County in December 2020. Since then, she's joined a community-wide coalition to educate and vaccinate the community to reduce COVID deaths.

The COVID-19 pandemic showed us how important technology is, but older adults who don’t know how to use it became isolated.

Tourism and hospitality are cornerstones of the San Antonio economy. So, are we starting to return to pre-pandemic levels?

The Omicron subvariant BA.4 & BA.5 are circulating the community. Doctors say there's limited information on these variants so far.

San Antonio's only Nestle Toll House Cafe is closing its doors for good because of financial blows delivered by the pandemic.

Although it's been a month since SAHA's eviction moratorium ended, no evictions have started. SAHA and the city are committed to helping families in need.

The problems the nursing industry is experiencing lately aren’t new issues, said Melissa, 41, who’s in Roanoke, Virginia.

The rising gas prices are having an impact on local Meals on Wheels, and it’s adding on to problems already left behind by the pandemic.

Hyatt wants to sell off its 1,003 room hotel through a $450M deal that would free the city from covering any of the hotel's future debt payments.

Christine always envisioned a career in nursing. It’s all she ever wanted, professionally.

After a deadly afternoon in the city, following several weeks of shootings and gruesome abuse cases, many are wondering what is behind the violence increase. A mental health professional weighs in.

Hyatt wants to sell off its 1,003 room hotel through a $450M deal that could free the city from covering any of the hotel's future debt payments.

After being extended five times over the past two years, San Antonio's eviction moratorium is coming to an end on Feb. 28.

Schools across the country and in the San Antonio community are facing many obstacles due to the omicron COVID-19 surge.

Following a CDC study linking children who had COVID-19 to pediatric diabetes, parents hope it will encourage families to look for signs in their kids.

Teachers are trying to make up for a lag in learning over the past two years because of COVID-19 shutdowns and quarantines.

Did you have any idea just how many health care workers are nervous about a physical attack on the job?

Just last week, we asked: If you’re a health care worker, what are you seeing lately on the job?

Does it still seem like the COVID-19 pandemic just started, or do you feel like we’ve been dealing with this reality for ages?

Baptist Health System is sharing the story of one of its newly-hired licensed nurses, hoping to encourage others to join the field and help alleviate the shortage of healthcare workers.

As Omicron cases are surging nationally, local doctors are advising what to look for and if we should cancel holiday plans.

A single mother signed for Habitat for Humanity's 51st home of the year on Friday. The organization said it has had a successful year despite higher costs and distribution issues.

A push for COVID-19 vaccinations continues as the holidays approach and concerns over the Omicron variant heighten.

Homeless Resource Hubs were born out of pandemic necessity but are proving to be a valued resource for the city.

A couple married 68 years gets through COVID-19 lockdown loneliness by writing a book - which is now on Amazon

Appointments for the children’s COVID-19 vaccine are still available each day this week at University Health's mass clinic.

For most kids, they’ve been back to in-person school for more than three months. And for some, that’s when parents can really see if they’re struggling.

SAISD expects first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 to arrive by the end of the week. Vaccinations require registration and will be administered by medical staff from South Texas Allergy & Asthma Medical Professionals.

Gamers won’t be gathering in San Antonio anymore for one of the largest gaming events in the country after PAX South announced that it is officially coming to an end.

Last summer, we asked: “Are you or your partner pregnant -- or have you delivered in the past few months?” ... “We want to hear from you.”

The pandemic, inflation and a drive by younger generations to be kinder to earth is driving sales up for resale, consignment businesses.

It’s been a tough year for all businesses because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but through the struggles, there’s reason to celebrate for The Pig Stand. They’ve made it to a century of serving customers.

It’s a milestone that by all accounts didn’t have to happen this soon.

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire)– Since the pandemic, the number of home-based workers has surged. A new study revealed that by 2025, more than 36 million Americans will be working remotely.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is pushing even harder for unvaccinated pregnant women to get their COVID-19 shot due to the severe health risks the delta variant may impose on them and their unborn children.

Maybe it was when the pandemic first arrived in the United States, or perhaps it only happened in recent weeks or months. But if you lost a friend or family member to COVID-19, and you’d like to memorialize that person’s legacy, we invite you to share more.

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention reports national figures show that the suicide rate in the U.S. has declined 6% since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.

On the heels of President Joe Biden’s announcement that all employers with over 100 employees and those who work for the federal government now must get the Covid-19 vaccine, one local lawyer is addressing some questions that have surfaced in response.

A researcher with Texas Biomed Research Institute says scientists around the world are studying and monitoring the mutation of COVID-19 to see what new clusters of variants stick around.

Sen. John Cornyn and Rep. Mike McCaul spoke in support of federal incentives for the domestic manufacturing of semiconductor chips after the pandemic highlighted the potential weaknesses in the global supply chain.

Visit San Antonio says the Alamo City has seen a huge resurgence in business, especially in occupancy, this summer.

A Cibolo couple did not let the pandemic stop them from serving essential workers a free meal thanks to a pay-it-forward idea their son thought of years ago.

Individuals with a substance use disorder found it challenging to continue needed services during the pandemic, reports say.

During the pandemic, frequency of drinking alcohol has gone up,

It seems like more and more people are heading back to the office in some capacity, and it probably felt a little bit foreign for those who haven’t seen their co-workers in real life in more than a year.

Hospitals are seeing an increase in COVID-19 patients across the country and throughout Bexar County due to the Delta variant.

A San Antonio man is worried he may experience homelessness after the federal eviction moratorium expires Saturday night.

City leaders are reassuring people there are still emergency housing assistance funds left in San Antonio.

It’s not only major hospitals that are seeing more COVID-19 patients in San Antonio. Some local urgent care clinics are also reaching capacity.

If you need a passport any time soon, good luck. It can take up to 18 weeks, according to the U.S. State Department.

A community agency continues its effort in administering COVID-19 vaccinations for the homeless

Some U.S. parents say they're planning to continue to homeschool their children, even as schools resume in-person classes.

Texas House legislators are urging Gov. Greg Abbott to reconsider mask mandates in schools and funding for virtual education due to the uptick in COVID-19 cases in the state.

Staying up to date with the latest slang may be a side hustle for some, and Dictionary.com is trying to keep up with its new additions for summer 2021.

As COVID-19 cases rise and the Delta variant continues to make its way across the state, concerns vary among parents, students and staff members in the Northside Independent School District area.

The COVID-19 pandemic changed a lot of things going forward, one of which is the way pet owners and veterinarians interact during visits.

Uvalde Health officials are taking steps to increase the vaccination rates as an increase in cases continues. Health officials say they're working with area health providers, schools and other community members to make the vaccines more readily available.

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire)– Toilet paper was a hard-to-find commodity at the height of the pandemic. Now that supply has caught up with demand, prices are skyrocketing. Some major toilet paper brands say they will be raising prices by almost ten percent in the next couple of months.

In 2016, Valerie Collignon gave birth at 35 weeks, which resulted in a week-long NICU stay that she described as “traumatizing.”

Despite the loosening restrictions, the COVID-19 pandemic is still far from over, especially with the Delta variant causing an uptick in cases and hospitalizations across the globe.

For months, KSAT has been covering topics surrounding pregnancy and infertility during the pandemic. Those stories inspired a member of the KSAT family to come forward with his experience with miscarriage during the pandemic.

A shortage in air conditioning parts is impacting Texans as the summer heats up and the AC units crank up.

Being home for those first couple months of the pandemic really made for a lot of free time for some, and wasn’t it the perfect time to adopt a new puppy or kitty?

After a yearlong hiatus due to the pandemic, the Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular is coming back to New Braunfels and city officials say this year will be bigger and better than ever.

A large banner hangs by the front door to B&B Smokehouse, offering the barbecue and all the trimmings it’s been selling for decades on the South Side.

One researcher at Tufts University says vivid images are part of the brain’s response to the pandemic and can subconsciously dampen fears of lockdown.

Have you recently gone to a store to purchase an updated phone model? Or, maybe you were hoping to get your hands on the latest gaming systems and shelves were empty?

Dr. Ruth Berggren, of the Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio, joins KSAT Q&A to discuss the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccines against other variants.

Many moms are feeling more powerless than powerful

Consumers spent more online in 2020 than in 2019

The coronavirus pandemic caused 2020 to have the lowest birth rates in decades.

Night shift workers are up to three times more likely to be admitted to a hospital with coronavirus, according to a new study by researchers at Manchester University.

A year after Amols' had to close its doors to customers at peak Fiesta season, the small business is seeing customers and hope return.

So much repetition and attention to detail is put into rehearsing every move for a performance.

Frito-Lay says its seen sales surge in the last year.

Experts say the way your home is decorated may play a role in productivity.

San Antonio Metro Health is upping its efforts with making the COVID-19 vaccine easily available for communities all over the city.

Habitat for Humanity has had to scale down their 2021 goal of home builds due to the decrease of volunteers and increase in material costs. Find out how to help.

Victor Mesquiti with Alamo Collision Center LLC says he noticed a crowd of homeless people begin to gather across the street from his business under Loop 410 and Jackson Keller Road about three years ago.

Many local businesses still can not operate at total capacity because they cannot find enough employees to hire.

Health care professionals say they’re optimistic the effects of the pandemic will improve by the summer as the number of infections drops in our area, leading to the closure of some COVID-19 units at some San Antonio hospitals.

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 involving death and despair.

A Texas woman had a conversation with President Joe Biden this week over video chat to discuss the challenges of being a caregiver during the COVID-19 pandemic.

With all the discussion about COVID-19 vaccine production, distribution, side effects and effectiveness, it’s fair to wonder one thing about modern-day vaccines as a whole: What goes into them?

Getting the COVID-19 vaccine is so important to so many people right now.

While mental health awareness is growing, many signs of decline are easy to overlook. Experts say we should be checking up on our minds the same way we do our bodies, even if we feel okay.

On April 9, 2020, thousands of residents waited for hours at the parking lot of Trader’s Village to receive meals from the San Antonio Food Bank. It became the largest domestic emergency food distribution in the nation.

Strawberry growers in Poteet had to get creative in their sale approach after last year's Poteet Strawberry Festival was cancelled due to the pandemic. They're hopeful this year's sales will help buy more plants.

A nonprofit group is helping raise awareness about the increase in extremism in the United States and the need for loved ones to seek help before it’s too late.

In 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.

Now that there are no state-mandated COVID-19 restrictions, some San Antonio high school seniors are looking forward to a traditional graduation ceremony.

One cup. Two cups. Three cups. Another? Sure, why not?