Alamodome vaccination site not shutting down – for now
By JJ Velasquez / February 26, 2021

Alamodome vaccination site not shutting down – for now

After warning it could close amid a scarcity of vaccine doses, Mayor Ron Nirenberg confirmed the Alamodome is set to administer first doses.

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‘Big mistake’: Mayor slams possible end to statewide mask order
By JJ Velasquez / February 25, 2021

‘Big mistake’: Mayor slams possible end to statewide mask order

Mayor Ron Nirenberg on Thursday said ending the statewide order requiring the use of masks in public spaces would be a mistake.

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City launches text alerts for COVID-19 vaccine appointments
By JJ Velasquez / February 24, 2021

City launches text alerts for COVID-19 vaccine appointments

The City of San Antonio on Wednesday launched a text alert system that will notify residents when new vaccine appointments become available.

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COVID-19 deaths surpass 2,500, but January crisis appears to ease
By Nicholas Frank / February 23, 2021

COVID-19 deaths surpass 2,500, but January crisis appears to ease

The rate of new coronavirus cases appears to be on a downward trend with 270 reported Tuesday, but overall deaths surpassed 2,500.

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San Antonio sees fewer COVID-19 cases, likely because of less testing
By Jackie Wang / February 22, 2021

San Antonio sees fewer COVID-19 cases, likely because of less testing

Bexar County reported the lowest coronavirus positivity rate among Texas’ major metros, but last week’s freeze likely contributed.

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Mayor Nirenberg bemoans ‘ridiculously low’ vaccine supply, again warns of Alamodome closure
By JJ Velasquez / February 19, 2021

Mayor Nirenberg bemoans ‘ridiculously low’ vaccine supply, again warns of Alamodome closure

Mayor Ron Nirenberg said he had spoken with Gov. Greg Abbott and other state officials about his concerns.

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The utility crisis leaves some people with little choice but to put themselves in virus’s path
By JJ Velasquez / February 18, 2021

The utility crisis leaves some people with little choice but to put themselves in virus’s path

As if it hadn’t already caused enough harm, could the winter storm also become a coronavirus superspreader event?

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Look for our coronavirus coverage to resume this Friday
By JJ Velasquez / February 17, 2021

Look for our coronavirus coverage to resume this Friday

As Texas remains in the thrall of mass outages, you may have noticed The Curve has been quiet these past few days. We hope to be back Friday.

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Angered by dwindling vaccine supply, Nirenberg urges feds to ship more doses to San Antonio – or Alamodome site will close
By JJ Velasquez / February 12, 2021

Angered by dwindling vaccine supply, Nirenberg urges feds to ship more doses to San Antonio – or Alamodome site will close

Mayor Ron Nirenberg and County Judge Nelson Wolff on Friday urged the federal government to establish a vaccination supersite in the city.

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Commissioner Rodriguez: San Antonio ‘still in a very deadly phase of this pandemic’
By JJ Velasquez / February 11, 2021

Commissioner Rodriguez: San Antonio ‘still in a very deadly phase of this pandemic’

San Antonio remains in a deadly phase of the pandemic, as 22 more fatalities were reported on Thursday.

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