Immunity to COVID-19 could last for years, new studies suggest

Both studies published in May suggest that individuals who were infected with COVID-19 and got the vaccine could have immunity against the virus, plus variants, for years.

CDC loosens COVID-19 mask guidance for summer campers

The guidance is the first in a wave of updates that will incorporate the CDC's recent decisions on masks and social distancing.

Biden touts COVID-19 progress, thanks US troops ahead of Memorial Day

President Joe Biden on Friday kicked off the Memorial Day weekend by celebrating progress made in the fight against COVID-19 and thanking U.S. troops for their service.

Arizona reports 807 additional COVID cases, 15 more deaths

Arizona reported 807 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases and 15 more deaths, increasing the state's pandemic totals to 879,909 cases and 17,609 deaths.

European regulators approve Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children 12-15

The European Medicines Agency has authorized Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine for use in children 12-15, the E.U.‘s first shot cleared for kids.

Arizona groups push to inoculate Central American migrants

A leader in the Central American community in Phoenix says local groups are banding together to ensure more hard-to-reach migrants are vaccinated against COVID-19 as Arizona struggles to improve its inoculation rates.

Vaccination rates in Arizona decline, causing wasted doses

The mad dash of those seeking to get the COVID-19 vaccine in Arizona has slowed down, and it's leading to wasted doses.

Walmart partners with schools to open COVID-19 vaccine clinics for adolescents

Walmart said it has worked with local school districts to open vaccine clinics in Georgia, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Texas and Pennsylvania. It hopes to open additional clinics in the coming weeks.

Arizona restaurant owners feeling the pinch as meat prices increase

A meat shortage is causing a price hike across the country. FOX 10's Anita Roman has the details on what's causing increased costs and how long experts are saying it will last.

Arizona reports 764 new COVID-19 cases, highest in 2 weeks

The state Department of Health Services found 764 new cases along with 18 more virus-related deaths, bringing Arizona's pandemic totals to 879,102 cases and 17,594 deaths.

2 Arizonans honored with John F. Kennedy Library Foundation's Profile in Courage Award

ICU nurse Lauren Leander and academic advisor Darrell Marks were among the seven people honored with the Profile in Courage Award by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation.

US unemployment claims fall to 406,000, a new pandemic low

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits dropped last week to 406,000, a new pandemic low and evidence that the job market is strengthening.

CVS launches sweepstakes to encourage COVID-19 vaccination, offering cruises, Super Bowl VIP tickets

CVS Health is joining other major corporations by rolling out a sweepstakes to encourage COVID-19 vaccination at its stores, offering monetary prizes, free cruises, tropical vacations and VIP Super Bowl tickets.

Facebook ends ban on posts claiming COVID-19 is man-made

Facebook will no longer ban posts suggesting COVID-19 was man-made amid mounting calls to further investigate the pandemic’s origins, marking a reversal for the social media giant.

Coconino County, Flagstaff dropping COVID-19 mask mandates

Flagstaff, the most populous city in Coconino County in northern Arizona, and the county itself are dropping masking mandates they implemented last June to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.