PANDEMIC

The star charged $600 for "hand-signed" editions of his latest book, but all was not as it seemed.

Surgeons left frustrated as hospitals struggle to return routine services to full strength.

While cases have decreased dramatically, there are still thousands of cases being reported across the world.

President Biden said during a news interview on Sunday night that the COVID-19 pandemic "is over" after using it as a justification for many of his policies.

More than half of forced labour happens in richer countries, with women and children most at risk.

The event is traditionally the grand finale of the Edinburgh International Festival.

Tourism and hospitality are cornerstones of the San Antonio economy. So, are we starting to return to pre-pandemic levels?

The Omicron subvariant BA.4 & BA.5 are circulating the community. Doctors say there's limited information on these variants so far.

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The retailer will trial click-and-collect at stores after long resisting selling on the internet.

Despite promises to tip better during the pandemic and beyond, Americans now say they're tipping less regularly than in 2019, according to a recent report.

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

San Antonio's only Nestle Toll House Cafe is closing its doors for good because of financial blows delivered by the pandemic.

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

Your pandemic reflections

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

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

Although it's been a month since SAHA's eviction moratorium ended, no evictions have started. SAHA and the city are committed to helping families in need.

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

The rising gas prices are having an impact on local Meals on Wheels, and it’s adding on to problems already left behind by the pandemic.

Hyatt wants to sell off its 1,003 room hotel through a $450M deal that would free the city from covering any of the hotel's future debt payments.

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

After a deadly afternoon in the city, following several weeks of shootings and gruesome abuse cases, many are wondering what is behind the violence increase. A mental health professional weighs in.

Hyatt wants to sell off its 1,003 room hotel through a $450M deal that could free the city from covering any of the hotel's future debt payments.

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

After being extended five times over the past two years, San Antonio's eviction moratorium is coming to an end on Feb. 28.

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

Schools across the country and in the San Antonio community are facing many obstacles due to the omicron COVID-19 surge.

Following a CDC study linking children who had COVID-19 to pediatric diabetes, parents hope it will encourage families to look for signs in their kids.

Teachers are trying to make up for a lag in learning over the past two years because of COVID-19 shutdowns and quarantines.

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

Baptist Health System is sharing the story of one of its newly-hired licensed nurses, hoping to encourage others to join the field and help alleviate the shortage of healthcare workers.

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

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

As Omicron cases are surging nationally, local doctors are advising what to look for and if we should cancel holiday plans.

A single mother signed for Habitat for Humanity's 51st home of the year on Friday. The organization said it has had a successful year despite higher costs and distribution issues.

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

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.

A push for COVID-19 vaccinations continues as the holidays approach and concerns over the Omicron variant heighten.

Homeless Resource Hubs were born out of pandemic necessity but are proving to be a valued resource for the city.

A couple married 68 years gets through COVID-19 lockdown loneliness by writing a book - which is now on Amazon

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

Appointments for the children’s COVID-19 vaccine are still available each day this week at University Health's mass clinic.

For most kids, they’ve been back to in-person school for more than three months. And for some, that’s when parents can really see if they’re struggling.

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

SAISD expects first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 to arrive by the end of the week. Vaccinations require registration and will be administered by medical staff from South Texas Allergy & Asthma Medical Professionals.

Gamers won’t be gathering in San Antonio anymore for one of the largest gaming events in the country after PAX South announced that it is officially coming to an end.

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.”

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

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

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

The pandemic, inflation and a drive by younger generations to be kinder to earth is driving sales up for resale, consignment businesses.

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.

It’s been a tough year for all businesses because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but through the struggles, there’s reason to celebrate for The Pig Stand. They’ve made it to a century of serving customers.

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

It’s a milestone that by all accounts didn’t have to happen this soon.

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire)– Since the pandemic, the number of home-based workers has surged. A new study revealed that by 2025, more than 36 million Americans will be working remotely.

Projections are dependent on new COVID variants and vaccination rates.

Projections are dependent on new COVID variants and vaccination rates.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is pushing even harder for unvaccinated pregnant women to get their COVID-19 shot due to the severe health risks the delta variant may impose on them and their unborn children.

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.

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

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

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

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

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention reports national figures show that the suicide rate in the U.S. has declined 6% since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.

On the heels of President Joe Biden’s announcement that all employers with over 100 employees and those who work for the federal government now must get the Covid-19 vaccine, one local lawyer is addressing some questions that have surfaced in response.

A researcher with Texas Biomed Research Institute says scientists around the world are studying and monitoring the mutation of COVID-19 to see what new clusters of variants stick around.

Sen. John Cornyn and Rep. Mike McCaul spoke in support of federal incentives for the domestic manufacturing of semiconductor chips after the pandemic highlighted the potential weaknesses in the global supply chain.

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

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?

Visit San Antonio says the Alamo City has seen a huge resurgence in business, especially in occupancy, this summer.

A Cibolo couple did not let the pandemic stop them from serving essential workers a free meal thanks to a pay-it-forward idea their son thought of years ago.

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

Individuals with a substance use disorder found it challenging to continue needed services during the pandemic, reports say.

“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.”

During the pandemic, frequency of drinking alcohol has gone up,

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

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.

Hospitals are seeing an increase in COVID-19 patients across the country and throughout Bexar County due to the Delta variant.

A San Antonio man is worried he may experience homelessness after the federal eviction moratorium expires Saturday night.

City leaders are reassuring people there are still emergency housing assistance funds left in San Antonio.

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

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

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

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

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

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