Health officials complete second inspection at bed bug infested … – WOAI

SAN ANTONIO A massive bed bug infestation at a downtown apartment complex is far from over.

According to health officials, the infestation became so bad at the Aurora Apartments, it's now considered one of the worst on record.

Metro Health conducted another inspection on Monday since the initial one two weeks ago.

Still a number of bed bugs live bed bugs and cockroaches pretty much on every floor. We will continue to visit the location on a weekly basis for the next month, says Carol Schliesinger, spokeswoman for Metro Health.

U.S. Department of Housing Urban Development (HUD) officials also say they will be monitoring the situation.

Over 100 seniors reside at the Aurora Apartments under federal rental assistance.

Fox San Antonio reached out to the property owner but is still waiting for a response.

The property manager had no comment.

According to a HUD spokesperson, the owner provided the department with a remediation plan to fix the issue.

In the meantime, Metro Health will continue to inspect the property along with help from code enforcement.

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