COVID-19

Texas Public Radio le brinda información actualizada sobre el COVID-19 en el Valle del Río Grande y en el área de San Antonio. Puede encontrar las últimas noticias en español en “TPR Noticias: COVID-19" aquí.

Texas Public Radio is providing COVID-19 updates and information for the Rio Grande Valley and the San Antonio area. You can read news stories in Spanish under "TPR Noticias: COVID-19" here.

Además de los números de casos de COVID-19, Texas Public Radio le brinda información actualizada sobre qué medidas están tomando los negocios locales, cómo puede usted ayudar a quienes lo necesitan y qué puede hacer para entretenerse en casa. Además, TPR ofrece actualizaciones en vivo sobre el Valle del Río Grande.

In addition to COVID-19 case numbers, Texas Public Radio is updating information on how local businesses are adjusting, how you can help those in need and what you can do to stay entertained at home. TPR is also providing live updates on the Rio Grande Valley.

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