SAN ANTONIO The numbers continue to increase and hospital staff across the city are beginning to fear the worse. University Hospital hospitalist Dr. Kamyar Haghayeghi tells KSAT 12 that they are currently managing many more critically ill patients than they had four to five weeks ago. UTHealth hiring COVID-19 contract tracers in San Antonio with pay starting at $15 an hourIm taking care of the sickest patients Ive ever seen, Haghayeghi said. He goes on to say that the entire staff is working longer hours and anywhere from 7 to 14 days straight. Also, those 10 years or older must wear a face covering over their nose and mouth when in a public place.

SAN ANTONIO **Editors note: This KSAT series gives people that call San Antonio home a chance to tell their stories. Over the past month, since George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police, protests have erupted around the world, including in San Antonio. Marc Magallanez was born and raised on the south side of San Antonio. Magallanez, a San Antonio College student studying public administration, says his past experiences with law enforcement prompted him to join the protests in San Antonio. Unheard SA: Every San Antonian has a story to tell"In order to get respect, you've got to give respect," Magallanez said.

SAN ANTONIO – Editor’s note - “Unheard: Stories from the Alamo City” is a KSAT feature that gives our viewers the chance to tell their unique stories. Pamela Brodman is taking a closer look at what life in quarantine is like for those in her neighborhood. Photographer Pamela Brodman starts "Life in Quarantine" project. San Antonio Threads providing more than clothes during COVID-19 crisisBrodman shoots each family from the sidewalk or yard and the families stay on their porch areas. Capturing families during this pandemic has become a national trend and many other photographers are doing the same.

Erica Hernandez is an Emmy award-winning journalist with more than 10 years of experience in the broadcast news business. Erica has covered a wide array of stories all over Central and South Texas. You can catch Erica on GMSA and GMSA at 9 most mornings.

SAN ANTONIO – Editor’s note: Unheard: Stories from the Alamo City is a KSAT feature that gives our viewers the chance to tell their unique stories. Find more stories like this or share your powerful story on our Unheard page. While we often tell the stories of public officials, local celebrities, athletes and other well-known figures, we spotlight our everyday neighbors less often. But that’s changing with Unheard, a new KSAT series that gives people a chance to tell their stories. Strano Burton talks about her struggles getting pregnant, several miscarriages and how she now helps other women going through the same situations.

Unheard SA - Linda Strano BurtonPublished: January 6, 2020, 10:53 amLinda talks about life with infertility and how she helps others going through the same issue.

Unheard SA = Jose MartinezPublished: January 6, 2020, 10:43 amJose Martinez talks about life being bling and how it doesn't stop him from achieving his goals.

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