Timeline: A look back at the COVID-19 pandemic in Laredo, one year later
Louis San Miguel
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One year later, Laredo has finally started to see the light of the end of the tunnel as it comes to the coronavirus pandemic.
March 16 marked the first confirmed case of the novel coronavirus, and since that fateful day, Laredoans have experienced a year that could never have been imagined. Schools, parks and nonessential businesses were shuttered, and friends and families were forced to socially distance in respect to a deadly virus whose effects were not truly known at the time.
While much more is known about its spread and vaccines have begun to make their way into the arms of Laredoans, the physical and psychological effects of the virus and the resulting pandemic will be felt for many months, maybe years, into the future.
Webb district attorney involved in incident at Laredo gym
March 17, 2021
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AlanizCuate Santos /Laredo Morning Times
Laredo police are investigating an incident involving Webb County District Attorney Isidro R. Alaniz, authorities said on Tuesday.
Officers were dispatched to the incident at 9:24 p.m. on March 10 at Gold’s Gym on 2446 San Isidro Parkway. The report was taken for documentation purposes for the reporting party, according to police.
“Laredo police are confirming an incident report was filed and an inquiry is being done into the matter. All involved parties have been contacted and are currently cooperating with LPD investigators. No one has been charged at this time, and further information is being gathered regarding the facts surrounding this case,” police said in a statement.
Aeromar resumes Laredo flight service to Mexico City
March 7, 2021
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After a month-long pause, Aeromar is resuming its flights between Mexico City and Laredo next week.
The city announced in late January that Aeromar would be suspending their flight service to Laredo after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention mandated that passengers returning to the U.S. on international flights test negative for COVID-19.
Airport Director Jeffrey Miller said they wanted to be able to provide better guidance to passengers who may be apprehensive about testing availability in Mexico.
The flight will resume in two phases. On March 12, flights between Mexico City and Laredo will operate on Mondays and Fridays. On April 12, Wednesday flights will resume as well.
Laredo closes COVID-19 vaccine wait list, reports 20 cases, two deaths
March 5, 2021
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A health care professional prepares someone for their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday at Sames Auto Arena.Danny Zaragoza / Laredo Morning TimesShow MoreShow Less
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Nurse Assistant Claudia Beltran administers the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for Dental Hygienist Samantha Hawkins, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, at TAMIU during the COVID-19 Vaccine Drive Thru.Danny Zaragoza, Staff Photographer / Laredo Morning TimesShow MoreShow Less
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Vaccinatelaredo.com, the City of Laredo s online portal for COVID-19 vaccine appointments, has temporarily closed registration for its waitlist Thursday evening.
In a press release on the closure of the wait list released on Friday afternoon, the city outlined a future partnership with Curative to register appointments and administer the COVID-19 vaccine. Curative is the company which currently operates the free COVID-19 testing k