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Health officials: COVID-19 shows impact of socioeconomic inequities

by Roseanna Garza August 11, 2020August 11, 2020

Diabetes is the main underlying health condition for 60 percent of COVID-19-related hospitalizations in Bexar County, a Metro Health official says.

Following the testing for coronavirus of 502 random San Antonio residents with no symptoms, none were positive.

502 random San Antonians were tested for coronavirus. Here’s what health officials learned.

by Iris Dimmick August 11, 2020August 11, 2020

The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District tests community members at Southside Lion’s Park.

Lack of Consistent Funding Plagues San Antonio Health Department

by Brendan Gibbons July 26, 2020July 29, 2020

Dawn Emerick (right) sits in City Council Chambers in January.

City: Former Health Director Won’t Have to Return Relocation Assistance Funds

by Iris Dimmick July 23, 2020July 23, 2020

Officials urge the public to continue practicing social distancing and wearing face coverings to stop the spread of COVID-19.

Hitting a Plateau: Models Show Local COVID-19 Outbreak Leveling Off

by Roseanna Garza July 21, 2020August 10, 2020

Dawn Emerick, former director of the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District, tendered her resignation on June 26, 2020.

Coronavirus Conflict: Metro Health Director, Supervisor Were at Odds Before Abrupt Resignation

by Roseanna Garza July 20, 2020July 20, 2020

A sign directs people to the entrance of the coronavirus testing site at Freeman Coliseum.

‘In and Out in Minutes’: Testing Streamlined at City-Run Sites With Shift to Mouth Swab Test

by Roseanna Garza July 18, 2020July 17, 2020

Will Your Kids Return to School This Fall? A Task Force of Educators and Experts Will Help Decide

by Emily Donaldson July 15, 2020July 15, 2020

San Antonio officials asked residents to report anyone who violates social distancing or facial covering rules to local law enforcement agencies.

Officials: Report Those Who Violate Mask, Distancing Rules to Authorities

by Roseanna Garza July 14, 2020July 14, 2020

San Antonio Health Officials Have a Plan for Maxed-Out Hospitals

by Jackie Wang July 9, 2020July 10, 2020