Brevard residents warned to only call for ambulance or go to ER for true emergency
Hospitals in Brevard County are asking you to think twice before you call for an ambulance. The county's three hospital systems are packed with COVID patients right now, and they tell us the emergency rooms are overwhelmed.
Hospitals in Brevard County are asking you to think twice before you call for an ambulance. The county's three hospital systems are packed with COVID patients right now, and they tell us the emergency rooms are overwhelmed.
Lollapalooza not a COVID-19 'superspreader', Chicago's top doc says
Chicago's top doctor says Lollapalooza was not the COVID-19 superspreader that some people feared it might be.
Chicago's top doctor says Lollapalooza was not the COVID-19 superspreader that some people feared it might be.
Students move into Arizona State University dorms ahead of new school year
For the 2021-2022 School Year, ASU is welcoming about 16,000 new and incoming students to their new home.
For the 2021-2022 School Year, ASU is welcoming about 16,000 new and incoming students to their new home.
Phoenix Union High School District hosting COVID-19 vaccination events amid delta variant-fuelled surge
Hundreds of people gathered at Metro Tech High School in Phoenix on Saturday for a vaccination event organized by the Phoenix Union High School District.
Hundreds of people gathered at Metro Tech High School in Phoenix on Saturday for a vaccination event organized by the Phoenix Union High School District.
Hospitals compete for healthcare workers amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
In Phoenix, Valleywise Health is looking to hire more than 160 RNs, while Banner hospitals have more than 1,000 openings for RNs.
In Phoenix, Valleywise Health is looking to hire more than 160 RNs, while Banner hospitals have more than 1,000 openings for RNs.
Amid COVID-19 surge, Arizona Republicans call on Gov. Ducey to punish school districts with mask mandates
Dozens of Arizona Republican lawmakers asked Gov. Doug Ducey to punish any school district in the state that "refuses to follow state law" when it comes to enforcing COVID-19 guidelines.
Dozens of Arizona Republican lawmakers asked Gov. Doug Ducey to punish any school district in the state that "refuses to follow state law" when it comes to enforcing COVID-19 guidelines.
COVID-19 surge: States that showed progress now seeing waves of new cases
The COVID-19 surge that is sending hospitalizations to all-time highs in parts of the South is also clobbering states like Hawaii and Oregon that were once seen as pandemic success stories.
The COVID-19 surge that is sending hospitalizations to all-time highs in parts of the South is also clobbering states like Hawaii and Oregon that were once seen as pandemic success stories.
US in ‘much worse situation’ with COVID-19 pandemic than expected, experts say
Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania and a member of the FDA Vaccine Advisory Panel, said he’s amazed at how much of society appears to have returned to normal behaviors despite the pandemic being far from over.
Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania and a member of the FDA Vaccine Advisory Panel, said he’s amazed at how much of society appears to have returned to normal behaviors despite the pandemic being far from over.
CDC: More than 90% of US counties have ‘substantial or high’ COVID-19 transmission
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said on Thursday that more than 90% of counties in the U.S. are experiencing “substantial or high” rates of COVID-19 transmission.
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said on Thursday that more than 90% of counties in the U.S. are experiencing “substantial or high” rates of COVID-19 transmission.
No staffed pediatric ICU beds left in North Texas region, hospital official says
“We [have] no staffed pediatric ICU beds available in Trauma Service Area E,” said Stephen Love, President/CEO, Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council.
“We [have] no staffed pediatric ICU beds available in Trauma Service Area E,” said Stephen Love, President/CEO, Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council.
Valleywise, Dignity Health: All employees must be fully vaccinated by Nov. 1
The public hospital systems say they will exempt workers with specific religious and medical reasons.
The public hospital systems say they will exempt workers with specific religious and medical reasons.
'COVID fee': 2 colleges in West Virginia, Alabama billing unvaccinated students
A college in West Virginia and another in Alabama will be charging students unvaccinated against COVID-19 hundreds of dollars in extra fees this fall.
A college in West Virginia and another in Alabama will be charging students unvaccinated against COVID-19 hundreds of dollars in extra fees this fall.
Several Arizona colleges to require masks in all classrooms
ASU, NAU, UArizona, and the Maricopa County Community College District announced mask-wearing will be required inside all buildings as COVID-19 virus numbers continue to climb in Arizona.
ASU, NAU, UArizona, and the Maricopa County Community College District announced mask-wearing will be required inside all buildings as COVID-19 virus numbers continue to climb in Arizona.
Arizona reports 2,970 more COVID-19 cases, most in 6 months
While the daily reports of additional cases and hospitalizations rose steadily in July and so far in August, they remain below numbers seen during the surges last summer and last winter.
While the daily reports of additional cases and hospitalizations rose steadily in July and so far in August, they remain below numbers seen during the surges last summer and last winter.
Arnold Schwarzenegger says anyone who doesn't wear a mask is a schmuck
The Terminator doesn't mince words. Actor and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger chewed out people who won't get vaccinated and said anyone who won't wear a mask is a schmuck.
The Terminator doesn't mince words. Actor and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger chewed out people who won't get vaccinated and said anyone who won't wear a mask is a schmuck.
HHS orders COVID-19 vaccine for health workers, VA expands mandate
The HHS will require its health workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine, while the VA expanded its mandate to include a wider range of health employees and volunteers.
The HHS will require its health workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine, while the VA expanded its mandate to include a wider range of health employees and volunteers.
Novato protesters say mask and vaccine mandates infringe on their freedoms
Part of the poster reads: “The people who kept you in business are the ones you’ll be banning.” Protesters say vaccine and mask mandates infringe on their freedoms.
Part of the poster reads: “The people who kept you in business are the ones you’ll be banning.” Protesters say vaccine and mask mandates infringe on their freedoms.
COVID-19 booster for immunocompromised to be approved 'imminently,' Fauci says
U.S. approval of a COVID-19 booster dose for people with weakened immune systems is expected to come “imminently,” Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
U.S. approval of a COVID-19 booster dose for people with weakened immune systems is expected to come “imminently,” Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
US jobless claims fall for 3rd straight week as economy strengthens
U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 375,000, near a pandemic low and another sign of strength for a rebounding economy and job market.
U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 375,000, near a pandemic low and another sign of strength for a rebounding economy and job market.
Delta, American Airlines, Southwest will not mandate COVID-19 vaccine for employees
Three major U.S. airlines will not be requiring their employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine but will offer additional paid time off and cash as incentives for those that do.
Three major U.S. airlines will not be requiring their employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine but will offer additional paid time off and cash as incentives for those that do.