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San Antonio Teachers Drive Through Neighborhood to 'Visit' Students

Teachers in San Antonio, Texas, paraded through local neighborhoods to show solidarity with their students, who are now forced to learn online because of the spread of the novel coronavirus, local media reported.

Students on front lawns and driveways greeted the parade of faculty vehicles, which honked as they came down the street. This video shows a line of teachers, with some vehicles decorated with balloons and handmade signs reading “We miss you!” and “Wash your hands!”

Authorities announced that a “stay-at-home order” for Bexar County, which includes San Antonio, will go into effect Tuesday night, March 24. The order will require residents to remain at home except for trips for groceries or work in essential industries, according to mysanantonio.com. It was expected to remain in effect through April 9.

As of March 24, there were 69 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Bexar County, local media reported. Credit: Becky Inocente via Storyful