Teens should get COVID-19 vaccine, CDC director says, citing hospitalization rates
The CDC director urged parents to get their children 12 and older vaccinated against COVID-19, pointing to an increase in hospitalization rates.
The CDC director urged parents to get their children 12 and older vaccinated against COVID-19, pointing to an increase in hospitalization rates.
Daily US COVID-19 cases fell below 10K this week
America’s recovery from the pandemic reached a new milestone this week when new daily cases fell below 10,000 for the first time since March 2020.
America’s recovery from the pandemic reached a new milestone this week when new daily cases fell below 10,000 for the first time since March 2020.
Could we see a fourth stimulus check? Where payments stand
So far, over 2 million people have signed an online Change.org petition calling for recurring $2,000 per month payments.
So far, over 2 million people have signed an online Change.org petition calling for recurring $2,000 per month payments.
May jobs report: US adds modest 559,000 jobs amid hiring struggles
U.S. employers in May added 559,000 jobs, which was better than April but still a sign that many companies are struggling to find enough workers.
U.S. employers in May added 559,000 jobs, which was better than April but still a sign that many companies are struggling to find enough workers.
AZDHS: State-run COVID-19 vaccination sites to close by end of June
Arizona health officials say the last state-run COVID-19 vaccination site in the state will close at the end of June, as the agency is shifting to "community-based options" for those who have yet to get vaccinated.
Arizona health officials say the last state-run COVID-19 vaccination site in the state will close at the end of June, as the agency is shifting to "community-based options" for those who have yet to get vaccinated.
Inspector General say guards conducted biased investigation into mask wearing at NorCal prison
The Office of Inspector General found that guards at one Northern California prison, which they wouldn't name, "conducted a woefully inadequate and biased inquiry and made incorrect findings," after an incarcerated person complained about 20 times that he saw various guards not wearing masks.
The Office of Inspector General found that guards at one Northern California prison, which they wouldn't name, "conducted a woefully inadequate and biased inquiry and made incorrect findings," after an incarcerated person complained about 20 times that he saw various guards not wearing masks.
California workplace rules: Masks required, unless everyone is vaccinated
California employees will soon be able to skip masks in the workplace, but only if every employee in the room is fully vaccinated against the coronavirus.
California employees will soon be able to skip masks in the workplace, but only if every employee in the room is fully vaccinated against the coronavirus.
Longtime LA radio host recovers from COVID-19 with beloved 'Tank' by his side
The longtime radio host says his 185-pound dog refuses to leave his side.
The longtime radio host says his 185-pound dog refuses to leave his side.
Phoenix area YMCAs offering child care for those who want to get COVID-19 vaccine
Officials with YMCAs in the Valley say they are offering free child care as a way to provide a safe place for parents or caregivers to drop them off, while they go get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Officials with YMCAs in the Valley say they are offering free child care as a way to provide a safe place for parents or caregivers to drop them off, while they go get vaccinated against COVID-19.
NIH has identified promising oral drug to treat COVID-19
The NIH says it has identified a promising antiviral drug that has shown effectiveness in reducing the ability for COVID-19 to spread once it has infected a host cell.
The NIH says it has identified a promising antiviral drug that has shown effectiveness in reducing the ability for COVID-19 to spread once it has infected a host cell.
Canine coronavirus found in humans in Malaysia, study says
Researchers found the first known cases of canine coronavirus in humans stemming from a study observing pneumonia patients in Malaysia in 2017, leading researchers to believe that species-to-species transmission has been happening for some time.
Researchers found the first known cases of canine coronavirus in humans stemming from a study observing pneumonia patients in Malaysia in 2017, leading researchers to believe that species-to-species transmission has been happening for some time.
Dogs can sniff out COVID-19 with up to 94% accuracy, study finds
A study found specially trained dogs can rapidly, noninvasively detect a COVID-19 infection with up to 94.3% sensitivity and up to 92% specificity.
A study found specially trained dogs can rapidly, noninvasively detect a COVID-19 infection with up to 94.3% sensitivity and up to 92% specificity.
Arizona reports 322 new COVID-19 cases, 5 more deaths
The state data dashboard put out its latest numbers, showing the total number of cases and deaths are now 882,691 and 17,653, respectively.
The state data dashboard put out its latest numbers, showing the total number of cases and deaths are now 882,691 and 17,653, respectively.
Side of sprinkles with your vaccination? One California ice cream shop is offering just that
Vaccinations are being offered with a side of sprinkles at Wicked Slush in Healdsburg.
Vaccinations are being offered with a side of sprinkles at Wicked Slush in Healdsburg.
US unemployment claims drop to 385,000, another pandemic low
Unemployment benefit applications in the U.S. have dropped to 385,000, down 20,000 from the week before.
Unemployment benefit applications in the U.S. have dropped to 385,000, down 20,000 from the week before.
Even vaccinated California workers may have to keep masks on
The state safety board’s staff says conditions are different among workers, leading to their proposed rule that even vaccinated employees remain masked unless everyone else in their workspace is inoculated.
The state safety board’s staff says conditions are different among workers, leading to their proposed rule that even vaccinated employees remain masked unless everyone else in their workspace is inoculated.
Wisconsin senior living home's postcard project to spread joy
Our House Senior Living's memory care home in Whitewater is on a mission to collect a postcard from all 50 states.
Our House Senior Living's memory care home in Whitewater is on a mission to collect a postcard from all 50 states.
Walmart, AT&T offer affordable internet to those impacted by COVID-19
Walmart and AT&T teamed up to offer affordable internet to those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic through the FCC’s Emergency Broadband Benefit Program.
Walmart and AT&T teamed up to offer affordable internet to those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic through the FCC’s Emergency Broadband Benefit Program.
Cash, guns and trucks: West Virginia launches COVID-19 vaccine incentive lottery
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced this week the state will launch a COVID-19 vaccine incentive lottery with prizes ranging from cash, trucks, guns and weekend trips.
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced this week the state will launch a COVID-19 vaccine incentive lottery with prizes ranging from cash, trucks, guns and weekend trips.
Arizona reports 915 new COVID-19 cases, 20 more deaths
After a lag in reporting due to the Memorial Day holiday, Arizona is reporting more than 900 new confirmed COVID-19 cases.
After a lag in reporting due to the Memorial Day holiday, Arizona is reporting more than 900 new confirmed COVID-19 cases.