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Only individuals who got their first dose at the beginning of the year at the city hosted drive at TAMIU qualify for this drive beginning on Tuesday.
Council did motion for the Laredo Vaccination Committee to look into a legal way to improve the system so local seniors can have a chance to get the vaccine.
On Wednesday, the city reported between both local hospitals there are 28 patients waiting for a COVID bed.
The students say kids their age can use the app “Medelas” to learn more about illnesses that they are vulnerable to, as well as how to treat and prevent them.
The incident happened back in September when officers discovered a woman’s body at the 200 block of Canyon Oak Drive.
According to an attorney, employers can terminate if they determine if an individual who does not want to be vaccinated will expose others to the virus at the work site.
Chamberlain says an additional 2,066 COVID cases were added to the total positive count, but of those only 1,609 are new.
A local family didn't let the pandemic stop them from celebrating their family member's 100th birthday.
If low and inconsistent numbers of doses continue to be sent to Webb County, the Laredo city manager Robert Eads believes it will be awhile before a large part of the local population gets vaccinated.
After this weekend’s vaccine drive-thru that many called disorganized, city officials are now looking to improve the efficiency on how vaccines are given to the public.
As vaccines continue to roll out, one of Laredo’s vaccine providers shares how they set out to distribute thousands of vaccines in the last couple of days.
If you insist on heading out of town, Richard Chamberlain lists some safety steps to consider.
During these upcoming months, organizers have had to make some tough calls regarding the future of these traditional festivities.
After Harmony schools put a halt on sports and in-person activities, students were given a modern day alternative.
This buffer will be required when the COVID-19 hospitalization rate is 25% or higher, which as of Monday it is.
A local coffee barista is grabbing the attention of many including a company from the country’s coffee capital.
Unlike most children who are diagnosed with COVID, the Laredo health authority Doctor victor Trevino says the infant is showing symptoms.
This warning comes after two members of Britain’s National Health Service experienced allergic reactions after receiving the vaccine Tuesday.
Students will have to take the exam in class; however, if parents choose not to send them, they will not be penalized and will be able to test in the spring.
This team is designed to transfer COVID-19 patients to out of town hospitals and limit their wait in local emergency rooms.
Starting on Friday, the Christmas lights at local parks will be turned off at 10 p.m. in order to comply with the new curfew.
Doctor Trevino says travelers will be given vital information like safety measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 and they will also be informed about local emergency orders they must follow while in the city.
The Laredo health director says because the city has hosted vaccine drives before, staff is trained to ensure proper flow and support.
Transferring out patients to out-of-town hospitals is an option but for that to happen hospitals in San Antonio or the Valley would have to accept them, which could be hard since they are also facing their own surge.
The Vela family wants to do their part in bringing attention to this type of cancer in a unique way after Ruben was diagnosed with the disease.
Schools now have the power to temporarily suspend on campus instruction if a significant number of the staff are impacted due to a confirmed COVID-19 outbreak.
According to Doctor Victor Trevino, the extra help will assist in opening up more beds at both hospitals and even lower the hospitalization rate.
Authorities will be monitoring bars and nightclubs and make sure employees and patrons are following the COVID-19 health guidelines.
UISD and LISD say they expect thousands of students to return for those testing days, but both say no more than 10 students will be in a classroom.
The Laredo health authority says these tests will further help identify infected people without needing to leave their home.
Some council members are pushing for stricter mandates as the holiday season approaches, while others oppose harsher restrictions, saying it will hurt local businesses.
The letter presented to city council includes recommendations on how to prevent a crisis during the uptick of COVID cases and over 70 medical professionals have signed it in support of it.
Laredo health director Chamberlain suggests to only celebrate with people in your own household, no large gatherings and not to travel during this high level of COVID.
John Valls' family tells KGNS that his greatest joy was to share his life lessons and experiences in the war and they hope we will help carry his message for many more years.
According to preliminary results published by the Texas Secretary of State’s Office, President Donald Trump won Zapata County on Tuesday night with support from 52.5% of voters.
Laredo Health Director Richard Chamberlain says if the rate remains 15% or more for the next seven days, we will have to take a step back and capacity will return to 50% for certain businesses.
New research suggests that while the risk of spreading COVID-19 by surfaces like candy wrappers is low, the chances can be reduced even more by simply washing your hands.
Doctor Trevino says if you have symptoms that match both flu and COVID-19, he recommends to automatically assume and treat it as a COVID-19 case.
The students at Trautmann Middle School presented their proposal to city council in order to make a playground accessible to children with physical disabilities.
Health officials hope that by the community knowing the reinfection is happening locally, more people will be on alert as the second wave is expected to come in soon.
The new mandate requires a permit to be submitted at least three business days before the day of the vehicle parade, but only if 20 or more vehicles will be in the parade.
Doctor Trevino says studies show that non-contagious low levels of the virus can remain in the body for about 3 months.
School officials are on high alert after an Alexander High School cross country runner reported being grabbed by a suspicious individual.
Webb County was one of the three last counties to get the green light from Governor Greg Abbott’s office to expand business occupancy levels.
Local health authority says this patient first tested positive more than 100 days ago, then the patient tested negative during the last 3 months and is once again positive.