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Americans now have an average of $9,000 less in savings than they did last year

The ongoing economic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic have taken a bite out of Americans' savings rates.

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Houston mom of 2 evicted while waiting for rental relief money

Tammie Galloway, a mother of two, lost her job last year during the height of the pandemic and hasn’t been able to find steady work since.

House prices up 12% but rises expected to slow, says Nationwide

In all but one month of the past year, annual property price growth has been over 10%, the Nationwide says.

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Baby formula shortage: This is how Houstonians and Texans can get help

A baby formula shortage in the United States has left parents scrambling for options and alternatives to help feed their little ones.

Two Long Years

Your pandemic reflections

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Harris County commissioner calls for Judge Lina Hidalgo to have emergency powers revoked

Judge Lina Hidalgo was granted more authority under the state’s disaster declaration back at the state of the pandemic in 2020. Precinct 4 Commissioner Jack Cagle’s proposal to strip the judge of her emergency powers failed in a 3-2 vote Tuesday afternoon.

Covid: Nine new symptoms added to official list

Sore throats, headaches and loss of appetite are now all officially recognised as signs of infection.

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Covid: Last day of free tests in England fuels concern

From Friday, most people in England will have to pay if they want to check if they have Covid.

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Stronger Houston: Program to help Houston’s homeless community sees major success during pandemic

The city of Houston, Harris County and a non-profit have been working amid the pandemic to reduce the number of people who are homeless and in emergency shelters.

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Nursing in the time of COVID: ‘The hostility and violence in the workplace is unbelievable’

The problems the nursing industry is experiencing lately aren’t new issues, said Melissa, 41, who’s in Roanoke, Virginia.

Chicago teachers ‘pissed off and exhausted’ over mask mandate lifting, but CPS vows to work with union to avoid another work stoppage

The CPS CEO said he doesn't anticipate more work stoppages, but does CTU agree?

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Nursing in the time of COVID: ‘Being a new grad and already burnt out is not what I envisioned for my dream career’

Christine always envisioned a career in nursing. It’s all she ever wanted, professionally.

Covid: Restrictions end in England and NHS staff challenges in Scotland

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday morning.

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Covid: Sajid Javid defends timing of end to Covid rules and free tests

It is a historic moment, the health secretary says - but he warns we must be ready for more variants.

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What do nurses fear lately on the job? These responses are heavy, but worth the read

Did you have any idea just how many health care workers are nervous about a physical attack on the job?

New Zealand says it won't use lockdowns when omicron spreads

New Zealand is among the few remaining countries to have avoided any outbreaks of the omicron variant

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Developmental delays among children have become common during the pandemic; Here’s how to combat them

A new study is shining a light on the impact the pandemic has had on the development of newborns/infants born during the pandemic.

Why teens need more sleep, and how we can help them get it

With kids and teens readjusting to the world in the wake of pandemic isolation, sleeping well can be a protective factor.

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HISD principal helps clean school after custodial workers step away due to COVID-related issues

Administrators, teachers, and parents have all had to roll up their sleeves in a sense to wade through the pandemic and make sure kids were educated, but one Houston Independent School District principal gave a literal example just this week.

What do nurses wish you knew about COVID-19? These answers should be required reading.

Just last week, we asked: If you’re a health care worker, what are you seeing lately on the job?

Sugar Land restaurant chain expanding outdoor seating, seeing major growth through pandemic

When the pandemic hit, the restaurant industry was forced to figure out how to manage a drastic change in operations and guest flow.

Meet the Kovids. These people share the same name as the covid-19 pandemic.

“My name is Kovid and I’m not a virus," Kovid Kapoor has been saying since the coronavirus crisis began.

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Share: Doctors and nurses, what are you experiencing lately on the job?

Does it still seem like the COVID-19 pandemic just started, or do you feel like we’ve been dealing with this reality for ages?

As Omicron Overwhelms Hospitals, We Must Talk About Triage

A German court decision forces all of us to debate who should get medical care if it must be rationed.

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US flight cancellations hit new holiday peak amid Covid and bad weather

More than 2,500 flights have been cancelled, with airlines facing crew shortages and bad weather.

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The most unusual job market in modern American history, explained

The American jobs market was turned upside down in 2021 due to two completely unexpected forces -- with significant ramifications for the future.

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UT Health creates hotline for healthcare workers experiencing difficulty during COVID-19 pandemic

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare workers have been working tirelessly to stop the spread of the virus and help those who fall ill but it's leading to anxiety, depression, substance abuse and other issues.

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Brazil justice rules vaccine passport mandatory for visitors

A Brazilian Supreme Court justice has ruled that all travelers arriving in Brazil must present a vaccine passport documenting they have been vaccinated against the coronavirus

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A scientist behind the AstraZeneca vaccine is warning the next pandemic may be worse

Sarah Gilbert helped develop the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. She says without more spending to fight emerging viral threats, the next pandemic could be more contagious and more lethal.

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January 2020 causeway fitness walk/run rescheduled

In January 2021 it was the COVID-19 pandemic that canceled the Longest Causeway Run & Fitness Walk on the Queen Isabella Memorial.

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Children at Risk unveils Mount Carmel Academy is ranked No. 1 Houston-area high school on its 2021 rankings

Children at Risk, along with other school officials across the Houston area, said Mount Carmel Academy is the No. 1 high school in the Houston area.

Globe bounces back to nearly 2019 carbon pollution levels

Global carbon pollution this year has bounced back to almost 2019 levels, after a drop during pandemic lockdowns

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We asked you to tell us about your pandemic pregnancies. Your responses are heart-wrenching, haunting and touching.

Last summer, we asked: “Are you or your partner pregnant -- or have you delivered in the past few months?” ... “We want to hear from you.”

Covid in Wales: Restrictions could return if Welsh case rates do not fall

Cinemagoers will need Covid passes next month, but Mark Drakeford says he may have to go further.

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Covid-19: Doctors call for Plan B, and WHO's pandemic warning

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday morning.

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Covid: WHO warns pandemic will drag on into 2022

Slow vaccine supply to poorer nations means the crisis will last longer than it needs to, experts say.

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Pandemic has disrupted retirement plans for 35% of Americans, study finds

The Covid-19 pandemic has been a financial boon or bust for many Americans. Now, those affects are changing how soon they expect to retire.

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Armed forces to help Welsh Ambulance Service as drivers

A total of 110 military personnel will help as non-emergency drivers in Wales from next week.

bbc.co.uk

New Modeling Shows When The Pandemic Could Begin To Slow

Projections are dependent on new COVID variants and vaccination rates.

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New Modeling Shows When The Pandemic Could Begin To Slow

Projections are dependent on new COVID variants and vaccination rates.

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Did you lose a loved one to COVID-19? This is your chance to share that person’s story with the world

Maybe it was when the pandemic first arrived in the United States, or perhaps it only happened in recent weeks or months. But if you lost a friend or family member to COVID-19, and you’d like to memorialize that person’s legacy, we invite you to share more.

‘We’re on the backside of 4th wave’: Houston doctors say hospital beds wait times, availability improving

There are signs that the Houston area is heading in the right direction as hospitals report shorter wait times for beds for COVID and non-COVID patients.

Dealing With The Loss Of A Pet During The Pandemic

More pet owners and veterinarians are struggling with the pressures of the pandemic.

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Dealing With The Loss Of A Pet During The Pandemic

More pet owners and veterinarians are struggling with the pressures of the pandemic.

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Service Industry Employers Are Still Struggling To Fill Jobs

The pandemic is still impacting applications and employees' willingness to stay on the job.

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Covid-19: Lorry driver shortage and cancer backlog warning

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning.

bbc.co.uk

Curbside therapy: Some professionals travel to clients during pandemic

It is a curbside service in the world of family therapy. Welcome to the new model of counseling that brings much-needed support directly to the client.

Texas is 3rd least-vaccinated state in the U.S., report says

The Lone Star State is ranked 3rd least-vaccinated state in the U.S., according to a report by WalletHub.

Concerns grow over COVID-19 hospitalization numbers in Houston area

We continue to track the number of COVID-19 cases across the greater Houston area.

Everything You Need to Know About Painting Your Shed

A fresh dose of color can breathe new life into this outdoor storage spot.

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Postponing a Return to Office Gets Companies Nowhere

Covid’s delta wave has employers deciding to extend work-from-home arrangements again because of all the uncertainties. So why pick January for a return?

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Supreme Court: Biden eviction moratorium shot down by Supreme Court

The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to end Covid-era protections for renters facing eviction.

bbc.co.uk

When your friend group has that one person who won’t get vaccinated

“It’s kind of causing, like, tension,” says one 31-year-old with an unvaccinated friend. “I think she might feel that I’m being difficult on her.”

washingtonpost.com

Marie Osmond cancels Ravinia show due to COVID concerns

Marie Osmond has canceled her concert at Ravinia next week due to the COVID pandemic, according to an announcement by the festival Friday.

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Rice University will move to online instruction for first two weeks of semester due to rise in COVID-19 cases

Rice University announced that it will move to virtual learning for the first two weeks of the semester due to the rise in COVID-19 and the delta variant.

Fort Bend ISD in need of bus drivers, monitors amid COVID-19 pandemic staffing shortage

Back to school time is among us, and with many schools opting for in-person classes, the bustle is back.

Houston woman test positive for COVID-19; hospitals continue to see spike in patients

The number of COVID-19 patients being treated continues to increase every day.

WEWS: What's Next For The Housing Market?

Earlier in the pandemic there was a severe lack of available homes for purchase.

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Secretary of State Jesse White tells employees to get vaccinated or undergo regular COVID-19 testing as daily cases top 3,000

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White orders all employees to get vaccinated or be tested regularly.

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Texas Department of State Health Services to discuss COVID-19, latest data

The Texas Department of State Health Services discussed the coronavirus and the latest data.

Hospitalizations escalating at same pace as highest COVID-19 peak, according to TMC leader

COVID-19 hospitalizations in the Texas Medical Center are about to match where Houston has hit during previous peaks, like the second wave in June/July 2020.

What did your office look like when you returned to work for the first time?

It seems like more and more people are heading back to the office in some capacity, and it probably felt a little bit foreign for those who haven’t seen their co-workers in real life in more than a year.

A closer look at breakthrough COVID-19 cases in vaccinated residents in Houston-area

In this latest wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, breakthrough cases in people who have been fully vaccinated are getting a lot of attention, but doctors say they are extremely rare.

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Harris County to give $1,500 grants to working families on frontlines of COVID-19 pandemic during Tuesday’s event

Harris County will give $1,500 recovery assistance grants to working families on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic at its Recovery Assistance event Tuesday afternoon.

end of eviction

The ban on evictions put in place to help families during the pandemic is set to end Saturday night.

Woman says she was evicted from her Cypress apartment while waiting for rental assistance

A Cypress mother of two was evicted from her apartment complex while waiting for rental assistance.

6 signs the pandemic may be hurting your mental health as COVID-19 lingers on

Signs of mental health struggles can appear up to 18-months after a traumatic event, according to the Clinical Director of the Nick Finnegan Counseling Center, Audrey Omenson.

Tokyo finally inching closer to official start of Olympic Games

The countdown clock in Tokyo is coming down to its final moments.

Zoomtown-on-Sea? The lure of a new life on the coast

Remote working meant the Lancaster family could live anywhere - they found their sea view in Scarborough.

bbc.co.uk

Why televisits with veterinarians will become more common post-pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic changed a lot of things going forward, one of which is the way pet owners and veterinarians interact during visits.

Oil producing nations agree deal to control prices

The Opec cartel and Russia will boost supply which should see petrol prices at the pumps come down.

bbc.co.uk

Chicago adds two states to travel advisory after weeks without restrictions: ‘The COVID-19 pandemic is not over’

Several more states are also at risk of entering the restricted list because of rising cases.

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Stalking rises during Covid pandemic - police

Over 80,000 incidents are recorded in 2020 in England and Wales - but arrests struggle to keep up.

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Houston’s convention, tourism industry bracing for robust remainder of 2021

The Anime Matsuri 2021 Convention in Houston this past weekend was the biggest and the best in the show’s history.

Almost half of staff care less about their careers since Covid

More of us worry about work-related burnout since the start of the pandemic, a study by Aviva shows.

bbc.co.uk

Covid: Can the arts lead the green recovery from the pandemic?

The pandemic has devastated the arts, but green shoots of recovery may be forming - in every sense.

bbc.co.uk

My pandemic post-pregnancy: ‘People don’t realize how lonely the NICU experience can be’

In 2016, Valerie Collignon gave birth at 35 weeks, which resulted in a week-long NICU stay that she described as “traumatizing.”

In Cuba, novels and news accompany rolling of cigars

Every morning Odalys de la Caridad Lara Reyes gets to work and starts to read out loud

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Government publishes NHS patient data strategy

Matt Hancock says it will give users "greater control" over data but critics fear it could be misused.

bbc.co.uk

Houston Black Real Estate Association gala helping families affected by COVID-19 and students

The Houston Black Real Estate Association will donate a portion of its proceeds from its bi-annual gala in efforts to help families get back on their feet after being impacted by the pandemic.

Royal Ascot Ladies' Day 2021: Masks and millinery

Racegoers don elaborate headwear and face masks for Royal Ascot Ladies' Day.

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Did you adopt a pet during the pandemic? We want to see

Being home for those first couple months of the pandemic really made for a lot of free time for some, and wasn’t it the perfect time to adopt a new puppy or kitty?

Spring homeowners frustrated as trash piles up due to pandemic, labor shortage

Customers complain Rosenberg-based trash and disposal company’s service has been consistently inconsistent.

Harris County Commissioners Court resumes in-person meetings for first time since the pandemic

The Harris County Commissioners Court resumed in-person meetings starting Tuesday for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic.

Qantas 'disturbed' by claims of gang infiltration

The airline responds to reports some staff may have been involved in organised crime.

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Pandemic Helps Doctors Rethink Some Practices

The pandemic has opened the door for doctors to stop the overtreatment and unnecessary treatment of patients.

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Pandemic Helps Doctors Rethink Some Practices

The pandemic has opened the door for doctors to stop the overtreatment and unnecessary treatment of patients.

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WXYZ: What's Driving High Prices For Used Cars?

The pandemic helped spur an imbalance to supply and demand.

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WXYZ: What's Driving High Prices For Used Cars?

The pandemic helped spur an imbalance to supply and demand.

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How the USO boosted the morale of service members in the Houston area during the pandemic

The USO has continued to provide support at testing sites, vaccine sites, food banks, food distribution, and more.

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Federal pandemic food benefit enters 2nd round in Texas: What families of kids with free, reduced school meals need to know

Texas Families Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Thursday that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission has received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for a second round of federal Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) food benefits for families with children who have temporarily lost access to free or reduced-price school meals due to COVID-19 during the 2020-2021 school year.

Local church pays off $1.9 million in medical debt for Fort Bend residents in need

A Fort Bend County church acquired and forgave over $1.9 million in medical debt for local residents.

US advisers endorse Pfizer COVID shot for kids 12 and up

U.S. health advisers endorsed use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine in kids as young as 12 on Wednesday, just as expected new guidelines say it’s OK for people of any age to get the shot at the same time as other needed vaccinations.

Tearful reunions mark second Mother’s Day under pandemic

Joyful reunions among vaccinated parents and children across the country marked this year’s Mother’s Day.

VOTE: Two local ‘Teacher of the Year’ finalists

Teaching during this pandemic has been anything but easy.

Alief ISD teacher creates gardening program to help students connect during pandemic

Children all across the Houston area are continuing to feel the effects of the pandemic, even as we slowly make our way back to normalcy.

The massive slowdown of Texas courts and the impact on justice

We look at the impact of the shutdown and the numbers involved. We also speak with the first judge to hold a zoom trial in the United States.

Houston chef holds charity golf tournament to help feed Houstonians in need

When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit the Houston area last year, food shortages in those neighborhoods where access was already limited to fresh and healthy food became even worse.

Pandemic Pivot: Changing careers during a pandemic

But with millions of people laid off and out of work, changing careers may seem out of the question. Money and work-life balance –these are the top two reasons people change careers. Two big questions to ask yourself first—do you really want to change careers or do you not like working during a pandemic? If you still want to change careers, know why? On average, it takes four years to successfully change careers and regain your credibility at your job.

Stronger Houston: Bridging the unemployment gap for people of color

Black and Latina women are facing the highest unemployment rate among all women with 8.9 % and 8.5% respectively. The pandemic, Lane said, has only magnified those long-standing inequities. “So that means we’ve got to have better education, better opportunities for people of color,” said Judson Robinson, President & CEO of The Houston Area Urban League. The Turnaround Houston Initiative is set to take place online from Thursday, April 29th through Sunday, May 2nd. If you’re interested in looking for work and want information about jobs, call The Houston Area Urban League at 281-220-6012.

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