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.

To shake hands or not? An age-old human gesture now in limbo

As workers return to the office, friends reunite and more church services shift from Zoom to in person, this exact question is befuddling growing numbers of people: to shake or not to shake?

Arizona: More than 2,000 COVID-19 cases for 5th day in a row

The state’s coronavirus dashboard reported 2,639 additional cases and 12 deaths, increasing the pandemic totals to 946,054 cases and 18,388 known deaths.

Bullhead City Police lieutenant dead following COVID-19 battle

Bullhead City Police officials say one of their own has passed away following a prolonged battle against COVID-19.

Here's how close Americans are to getting $2,000 monthly stimulus checks

According to a survey, the last rounds of stimulus checks helped improve Americans’ ability to buy food, pay bills, and reduced anxiety and depression.

Newsmaker Saturday: Dr. John Whyte & Ken Bennett
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This week on Newsmaker Saturday, we speak with Dr. John Whyte with WebMD to talk about the Delta variant. Also, we get an update on the Arizona election audit with liaison Ken Bennett.

COVID-19 boosters: Some in US getting extra shot without FDA approval

An untold number of Americans have managed to get COVID-19 booster shots even though the U.S. government hasn't approved them.