COVID-19 pandemic expected to end this year 'as a public health emergency,' says World Health Organization
Optimism declared about declining deaths, though WHO falls short of declaring end of emergency now.
Optimism declared about declining deaths, though WHO falls short of declaring end of emergency now.
New study cites Wuhan raccoon dogs as possible origin of COVID-19
The raccoon dog earns its name from its facial markings similar to raccoons. The animals are known to be sold at the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market, where many virologists suspect that the Covid-19 pandemic may have started.
The raccoon dog earns its name from its facial markings similar to raccoons. The animals are known to be sold at the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market, where many virologists suspect that the Covid-19 pandemic may have started.
COVID-19 pill Paxlovid moves closer to full FDA approval
The medication has been used by millions of Americans since the FDA granted it emergency use authorization in late 2021.
The medication has been used by millions of Americans since the FDA granted it emergency use authorization in late 2021.
Arizona real estate landscape is changing after bank failures
While the market was bracing for higher mortgage rates as the Feds try to cool a hot economy, the failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank changed that, and mortgage rates are now on the decline all of a sudden. That could translate into a good thing for the real estate market in the Phoenix area. FOX 10's Linda Williams reports.
While the market was bracing for higher mortgage rates as the Feds try to cool a hot economy, the failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank changed that, and mortgage rates are now on the decline all of a sudden. That could translate into a good thing for the real estate market in the Phoenix area. FOX 10's Linda Williams reports.
China will reopen to tourists, resume issuing all visas Wednesday
China is one of the last major countries to reopen its borders to tourists during the pandemic. Previously, the country stuck to a harsh “zero-COVID" strategy involving lockdowns and daily COVID-19 testing.
China is one of the last major countries to reopen its borders to tourists during the pandemic. Previously, the country stuck to a harsh “zero-COVID" strategy involving lockdowns and daily COVID-19 testing.
No masks required, but Japanese fans still wear them at World Baseball Classic
Japan eased its mask guidelines, recommending them only on crowded trains and in hospitals or care homes, but there was little sign residents were keen to unmask.
Japan eased its mask guidelines, recommending them only on crowded trains and in hospitals or care homes, but there was little sign residents were keen to unmask.
Johns Hopkins shuts down COVID-19 data tracking hub after 3 years
The site pulled in a staggering 2.5 billion views over its lifetime, becoming a global go-to for monitoring the public health catastrophe.
The site pulled in a staggering 2.5 billion views over its lifetime, becoming a global go-to for monitoring the public health catastrophe.
Queen Creek Girl Scouts bring 'Sunshine Therapy' to Mesa medical center
The seven Queen Creek teens made it a habit to visit the medical center during COVID, to sing, hold signs and offer encouragement and hope.
The seven Queen Creek teens made it a habit to visit the medical center during COVID, to sing, hold signs and offer encouragement and hope.
Queen Creek Girl Scouts bring 'Sunshine Therapy' to Mesa medical center
Girl Scout Troop 3632 made it a habit to visit the medical center during COVID, to sing, hold signs and offer encouragement and hope. After COVID, the girls decided to make the visits more permanent by adding picnic tables, shade, and a rock garden. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.
Girl Scout Troop 3632 made it a habit to visit the medical center during COVID, to sing, hold signs and offer encouragement and hope. After COVID, the girls decided to make the visits more permanent by adding picnic tables, shade, and a rock garden. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.
COVID-19 shocker: Parents lied about their kids’ sickness status and broke quarantine rules, study finds
Parents failed to disclose kids’ health status to protect 'personal freedoms,' researchers say
Parents failed to disclose kids’ health status to protect 'personal freedoms,' researchers say
More people picking part-time work, report shows
An interesting trend is showing up in the government's jobs reports, as it shows more people are picking part-time jobs on purpose, even as hotels and restaurants struggle to find workers. Reporter Madeleine Rivera reports.
An interesting trend is showing up in the government's jobs reports, as it shows more people are picking part-time jobs on purpose, even as hotels and restaurants struggle to find workers. Reporter Madeleine Rivera reports.
China dismisses FBI claims on COVID-19 lab-leak theory
FBI Director Christopher Wray said "the FBI has for quite some time now assessed that the origins of the pandemic are most likely a potential lab incident."
FBI Director Christopher Wray said "the FBI has for quite some time now assessed that the origins of the pandemic are most likely a potential lab incident."
China says it's been 'open and transparent' in search for COVID origins
China said it has been “open and transparent” in the search for the origins of COVID-19, after questions about how the pandemic began received new attention.
China said it has been “open and transparent” in the search for the origins of COVID-19, after questions about how the pandemic began received new attention.
Another US agency assesses COVID-19 origin likely a Chinese 'lab leak': report
The Energy Department has reportedly joined the FBI’s stance that the coronavirus likely spread due to a mishap at a Chinese laboratory.
The Energy Department has reportedly joined the FBI’s stance that the coronavirus likely spread due to a mishap at a Chinese laboratory.
FDA approves combination flu-COVID test for home use
This is the first home test for the flu.
This is the first home test for the flu.
COVID-19: New Arizona figures show big increase in new cases, but officials say there's more to the numbers
New numbers from the Arizona Department of Health Services show a five-figure increase in new COVID-19 cases, but officials say the real numbers are actually much lower.
New numbers from the Arizona Department of Health Services show a five-figure increase in new COVID-19 cases, but officials say the real numbers are actually much lower.
Estimated 230K students in 21 states missing from school post-pandemic, analysis finds
These students didn’t move out of state, and they didn’t sign up for private school or home-school, according to an analysis by the Associated Press and Stanford researchers, based on publicly available data.
These students didn’t move out of state, and they didn’t sign up for private school or home-school, according to an analysis by the Associated Press and Stanford researchers, based on publicly available data.
What will ending the COVID-19 emergency look like in the US?
Many Americans will see changes to their insurance and other measures once the emergency comes to an end.
Many Americans will see changes to their insurance and other measures once the emergency comes to an end.
President Biden to end country's COVID-19 emergencies on May 11
President Joe Biden informed Congress that he will end the twin national emergencies for addressing COVID-19 on May 11, as most of the world has returned closer to normalcy nearly three years after they were first declared.
President Joe Biden informed Congress that he will end the twin national emergencies for addressing COVID-19 on May 11, as most of the world has returned closer to normalcy nearly three years after they were first declared.
COVID remains a global health emergency, but nearing 'inflection' point: WHO
Three years ago, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of COVID-19 -- and the virus still remains a global health emergency.
Three years ago, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of COVID-19 -- and the virus still remains a global health emergency.