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Enrique Orozco, 14, receives the Pfizer vaccine administered by UIW Nursing student Jacob Zuniga.

Metro Health offers pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics through Sunday

by Lindsey Carnett June 2, 2021June 2, 2021

Metro Health is hosting several pop-up clinics across the city this week to ensure everyone who wants a COVID-19 vaccine has access.

A volunteer let's residents know when theyir 15 minute wait time is up after they receive their vaccine at the Fiesta-themed COVID-19 Vaccine Drive in partnership with WellMed and Carvajal Pharmacy.

Texas lets groups of 5 or more call a mobile vaccine clinic to their homes

by Jackie Wang May 27, 2021May 27, 2021

Arrian Aceves, 14, is vaccinated against COVID-19 while his mom, Christine, watches at the Wonderland of the Americas vaccination site.

San Antonio schools urge students to get the COVID-19 shot before masks come off

by Brooke Crum May 21, 2021May 20, 2021

Vaccine providers may resume use of the one-shot Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.

Local providers stop giving J&J vaccine following reports of rare side effects

by Lindsey Carnett April 13, 2021April 13, 2021

The City of San Antonio guides media through a tour of the Alamodome COVID-19 mass-vaccine site. Photos taken on January 11, 2021.

San Antonio left out of plan to address lagging vaccine rollout

by Robert Rivard February 14, 2021February 14, 2021

Mayor Ron Nirenberg is urging residents not to host Super Bowl parties lest they bring the coronavirus into their home.

Mayor Nirenberg: Don’t host your annual Super Bowl party

by JJ Velasquez February 3, 2021February 3, 2021

The City of San Antonio guides media through a tour of the Alamodome COVID-19 mass-vaccine site. Photos taken on January 11, 2021.

7-day coronavirus case average climbs above 2,000 for first time as more vaccine doses arrive

by JJ Velasquez January 15, 2021January 16, 2021

A health care worker at University Hospital communicates with his patient through a small window into the room.

Metro Health reports 1,200 new coronavirus cases, 6 deaths amid small drop in COVID-19 patients

by JJ Velasquez December 10, 2020December 10, 2020

Public health leaders are calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to consider restricting indoor gatherings, including at public schools.

‘Harrowing’ COVID-19 case spike continues; Metro Health urges return to remote learning

by Brooke Crum December 8, 2020December 8, 2020

Classrooms inside Eloise Japhet Elementary have protective measures in place such as restricted desks that allow students to be socially distant.

SA teachers fear ‘giant swing’ in COVID-19 cases will spread to schools even as testing expands

by Brooke Crum December 4, 2020December 4, 2020