COVID-19 poses a more serious risk to people with underlying health conditions and chronic illnesses, including both type 1 and type 2 diabetes . In Bexar County, t he coronavirus pandemic is now layered on top of an existing disparity-and-diabetes crisis.

Conditions created by the coronavirus pandemic can lead to more dangerous and frequent family violence and abuse. The method in place to protect the public from the COVID-19 threat is the same tactic predators and abusers often use to inflict harm: isolation.

At least 554 coronavirus cases and 20 deaths had been confirmed in San Antonio as of Wednesday evening.

The novel coronavirus pandemic continues to be an obtrusive part of daily life. Its entrance has created many problems and has given the world many unanswered questions. To help us adjust to our changing reality, Bexar County Medical Advisor Dr. Ruth Berggren answers your questions about the virus. Questions discussed this week include forms of transmission, whether the virus can continue to live as long as air travel is still permissible, information on face masks and if hydroxychloroquine is

Food banks across the country are trying to keep up with increased demand amid the ongoing pandemic.

Only " essential " businesses are allowed to remain open under Gov. Abbott's statewide shelter-in-place order to limit the spread of coronavirus. In Texas, that includes gun stores .

Coronavirus isolation got you down or feeling bored? Need a way for your kids to expel some energy? Tired of shortages at the store? Looking to save money on food, connect with nature or simply brighten up your quarantine space?

On March 23, Texas Governor Abbott issued an order postponing all elective operations and procedures that are not “immediately medically necessary," including abortions.

As Texans practice social distancing and businesses close down to limit the spread of coronavirus, some religious facilities remain open for worship .

First detected in Wuhan, China, late last year, the coronavirus quickly spread around the world and became a global pandemic. The COVID-19 outbreak has altered and disrupted every day operations. Life is at a near standstill for most of the world, and San Antonio is not exempt.