Florida mother dies from COVID-19 days after giving birth

A West Melbourne family is going through unimaginable heartbreak after a woman gave birth and then died shortly after due to COVID-19.

Navajo Nation reports 6 COVID deaths; 1st deaths in 9 days

Based on cases from July 23 to Aug. 5, the Navajo Department of Health issued a health advisory notice for 19 communities due to uncontrolled spread of COVID-19.

All Arizona public universities are recommending mask use as start of new school year nears

Officials with two of the Arizona's public universities are recommending students get vaccinated against COVID-19, as well as recommending mask use, as a new school year is set to get underway.

France mandates COVID-19 pass to enter restaurants, trains

The measure is part of a government plan to encourage more people to get a COVID-19 vaccine shot and slow down a surge in infections.

Chances of heart inflammation after COVID-19 vaccine are slim, study finds

A recent study found that the chances of developing heart inflammation complications after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine are slimmer than a person’s chances of getting struck by lightning.

Washington announces COVID vaccine mandate for state workers, health care providers

Most state workers in Washington, as well as private health care and long-term care employees, will be required to show proof of vaccination for COVID-19 by Oc. 18 or will lose their jobs, Gov. Jay Inslee announced Monday.

Georgia couple dies of COVID-19 hours of each other

A Georgia couple died from the coronavirus within hours of each other, leaving behind two teenagers. Their loved ones in Hampton now beg anyone who will listen to get the shot.

New Orleans Jazz Fest canceled for 2021 amid surging COVID-19 cases

The New Orleans Jazz Fest, which had been postponed from 2020 to October 2021, has again been canceled due to surging COVID-19 cases in Louisiana.

Expecting mother in the Phoenix area gets vaccinated against COVID-19

Pregnant women have some of the lowest COVID-19 vaccination rates of any group in the country, but one expecting Arizona mother received her first shot over the weekend.

US teachers’ union leader supports vaccine mandate for educators as delta variant surges

As the delta variant continues to surge, and young children continue to be ineligible for the vaccine, the U.S. teachers’ union leader said she personally supports a vaccine mandate for educators.