Published on May 11, 2023
San Antonio Leaders Reflect on End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Declaration
SAN ANTONIO (May 11, 2023) – Concurrent with the end of the federal COVID-19 emergency, Mayor Ron Nirenberg is terminating the local emergency declaration today. Most resources to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 – vaccines, treatment, and testing - will remain available. The City will continue to use its resources, current programming, and website to share information with the community regarding how this transition in federal COVID-19 policies will impact them. City of San Antonio leaders also reflect on and recognize the tireless efforts from City staff throughout the pandemic. “Despite the hardships COVID-19 presented in our daily lives, we continued to thrive by helping our neighbors daily to get through this pandemic together,” says Mayor Ron Nirenberg. “The end of the COVID-19 emergency declaration is a key milestone for our community, public health workers, and the overall nation. I am proud of the Alamo City’s resilient and compassionate spirit and we will continue to ensure San Antonio is a healthier, stronger, and more equitable community for all.” “Over the last three years, our Metro Health staff and public health workers all over the city served our community with resiliency,” adds City Manager Erik Walsh. “Although the emergency declaration ends today, public health remains a critical city service. We will continue to create a more inclusive public health approach by investing in programs that prevent diseases and enhance access to health care for all.”
The Declaration of Disaster and Public Health Emergency was issued in 2020 and indefinitely extended by City Council in June that same year. Key achievements from the City’s COVID-19 response and recovery include:
The community is still advised to take safety measures to prevent the spread and contraction of COVID-19. The City of San Antonio continues to stress the importance of keeping up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, as it is the main source of protection against this virus.
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