
San Antonio snubbed: As vaccine effort ramps up, local officials say city still needs more doses
Mayor Ron Nirenberg said “it’s very disappointing” that the federal government has not yet answered the city’s call for more vaccines.
Read MoreRush to book COVID-19 vaccine appointments at Alamodome begins
At 7 p.m. Thursday, the City of San Antonio’s vaccine registration portal rendered a blank page and spinning wheel of death.
Read MoreCity to open 30,000 vaccine appointments starting Thursday night
The 30,000 first-dose appointments will take place from April 6 to May 1. Appointments for next week are already booked.
Read MoreAs Texas prepares to widen vaccine eligibility, officials wonder where the shots are
On Monday, everyone (over age 15) has a shot at a shot. But officials say a supply boost is needed to overcome the vaccine scarcity mindset.
Read More‘Bear with us’: Numbers show outbreak’s decline, but officials urge patience as vaccinations continue
The positivity rate has fallen to its lowest level of the pandemic, but that doesn’t mean we’re out of the woods yet.
Read MoreData show racial disparities among vaccine recipients
In Bexar County, Black residents make up 8.6% of the population but less than 3.2% of COVID-19 vaccine recipients.
Read MoreStop Asian hate: San Antonio stands up to racism after noodle shop graffitied
The pandemic hasn’t just brought on illness. Racial incidents against Asian Americans are on the rise, and a San Antonio noodle shop continues to receive threats.
Read MoreBexar County sees 186 new coronavirus cases, 4 deaths
The seven-day average of coronavirus cases rose after weeks of steady decline, and the COVID-19 patient count saw a slight bump.
Read MoreAs coronavirus cases hit plateau, maskless spring breakers spark concern
The coronavirus case rate in Bexar County is hitting a plateau as spring breakers descend on Texas. Plateaus are usually followed by spikes.
Read MoreNumber of fully vaccinated residents eclipses total coronavirus infections
Bexar County crossed an important threshold over the weekend, having fully vaccinated more residents than the number of local infections.
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