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University Health reports significant increase in COVID-19

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University Health officials have reported a significant increase in COVID-19 cases in San Antonio, reflecting a similar trend observed across Texas. (SBG San Antonio)

SAN ANTONIO - University Health officials have reported a significant increase in COVID-19 cases in San Antonio, reflecting a similar trend observed across Texas.

According to state data from the "Texas Respiratory Virus Surveillance Report," the entire state is experiencing a summer surge in COVID-19 infections.

In the week before last, University Health detected 226 positive COVID-19 tests. Last week, that number surged to 336 positive cases.

"The numbers show that only 22% of adults received the most recent 2023-2024 COVID vaccine and only about 14% of kids, so most people didn't get it. It's really important to get the upcoming COVID vaccine this fall. It's supposed to be out in late August or early September, and it really matches better the strains that are circulating now," said Dr. Jason Bowling, Chief Epidemiologist at University Health.

The CDC recommends that everyone 6 months and older receive an updated 2024-2025 COVID vaccination.

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