San Antonio snubbed: As vaccine effort ramps up, local officials say city still needs more doses
By JJ Velasquez / March 26, 2021

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.

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Rush to book COVID-19 vaccine appointments at Alamodome begins
By JJ Velasquez / March 25, 2021

Rush 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.

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City to open 30,000 vaccine appointments starting Thursday night
By JJ Velasquez / March 24, 2021

City 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.

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As Texas prepares to widen vaccine eligibility, officials wonder where the shots are
By JJ Velasquez / March 23, 2021

As 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.

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‘Bear with us’: Numbers show outbreak’s decline, but officials urge patience as vaccinations continue
By JJ Velasquez / March 22, 2021

‘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.

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Data show racial disparities among vaccine recipients
By JJ Velasquez / March 19, 2021

Data 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.

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Stop Asian hate: San Antonio stands up to racism after noodle shop graffitied
By JJ Velasquez / March 18, 2021

Stop 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.

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Bexar County sees 186 new coronavirus cases, 4 deaths
By JJ Velasquez / March 17, 2021

Bexar 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.

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As coronavirus cases hit plateau, maskless spring breakers spark concern
By JJ Velasquez / March 16, 2021

As 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.

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Number of fully vaccinated residents eclipses total coronavirus infections
By JJ Velasquez / March 15, 2021

Number 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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