CDC approves test sail for Royal Caribbean cruise line, the first as COVID-19 cases drop
The CDC has given Royal Caribbean approval to conduct a test sail next month, a sign that the cruise industry is poised to bounce back this year after suffering major losses from the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020.
The CDC has given Royal Caribbean approval to conduct a test sail next month, a sign that the cruise industry is poised to bounce back this year after suffering major losses from the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020.
Sports games in Downtown Phoenix bring new life to area businesses
Businesses have been hurting in Downtown Phoenix as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, but two sports games in the area of May 25 brought some much needed relief for businesses.
Businesses have been hurting in Downtown Phoenix as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, but two sports games in the area of May 25 brought some much needed relief for businesses.
Mesa named a top 5 city for post-pandemic small business recovery in the U.S.
The list was compiled by QuickBooks, which lists a number of cities that have shown signs of strong recovery following the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gilbert is also on the list.
The list was compiled by QuickBooks, which lists a number of cities that have shown signs of strong recovery following the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gilbert is also on the list.
US reaches 50% of adults fully vaccinated against COVID-19, CDC data says
The United States reached a notable milestone on Tuesday with 50% of adults becoming fully vaccinated against COVID-19 nationwide. according to data collected by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The United States reached a notable milestone on Tuesday with 50% of adults becoming fully vaccinated against COVID-19 nationwide. according to data collected by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Americans can reenter US with expired passports through 2021, State Department says
The State Department is relaxing its rule and will allow Americans to reenter the U.S. with an expired passport through the end of 2021.
The State Department is relaxing its rule and will allow Americans to reenter the U.S. with an expired passport through the end of 2021.
Arizona reports 500 additional COVID-19 cases, 14 deaths
The additional cases and 14 deaths raised the state's pandemic totals to 877,682 cases and 17,569 deaths.
The additional cases and 14 deaths raised the state's pandemic totals to 877,682 cases and 17,569 deaths.
Pfizer begins testing COVID-19 booster shot with pneumococcal vaccine in older adults
Pfizer is testing a booster of its COVID-19 vaccine in combination with a pneumococcal vaccine candidate in fully vaccinated older adults. The study will analyze safety and the immune responses produced by each.
Pfizer is testing a booster of its COVID-19 vaccine in combination with a pneumococcal vaccine candidate in fully vaccinated older adults. The study will analyze safety and the immune responses produced by each.
Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12
Moderna said Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects older kids after a study of more than 3,700 12- to 17-year-olds. The company plans to submit its teen data to the FDA in early June.
Moderna said Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects older kids after a study of more than 3,700 12- to 17-year-olds. The company plans to submit its teen data to the FDA in early June.
US warns Americans not to travel to Japan weeks before Tokyo Olympics
The U.S. State Department and CDC issued travel warnings this week urging Americans to avoid visiting Japan amid a surge in serious COVID-19 cases. In response, Japan said the travel warnings won’t have an impact on Olympians.
The U.S. State Department and CDC issued travel warnings this week urging Americans to avoid visiting Japan amid a surge in serious COVID-19 cases. In response, Japan said the travel warnings won’t have an impact on Olympians.
‘We need data’: White House supports probe into COVID-19 origin
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said the White House supports an independent investigation into COVID-19’s origin after Wuhan researchers were reportedly hospitalized with COVID-like symptoms months before the pandemic.
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said the White House supports an independent investigation into COVID-19’s origin after Wuhan researchers were reportedly hospitalized with COVID-like symptoms months before the pandemic.
'I'm young, I shouldn't be here': My fight with COVID-19
Where Maurielle got COVID-19 is still not exactly known, but she does know what it was like to survive the virus. Now she's telling us her COVID-19 survival story, her own words.
Where Maurielle got COVID-19 is still not exactly known, but she does know what it was like to survive the virus. Now she's telling us her COVID-19 survival story, her own words.
India's COVID-19 death toll 3rd highest in world at 300,000 amid slow vaccine drive
India topped 300,000 virus-related deaths on Monday, the nation with the third-highest death toll after the U.S. and Brazil. Meanwhile, vaccine deliveries have slowed as the surge hits the nation’s countryside.
India topped 300,000 virus-related deaths on Monday, the nation with the third-highest death toll after the U.S. and Brazil. Meanwhile, vaccine deliveries have slowed as the surge hits the nation’s countryside.
Poll: Over 1 billion people worldwide unwilling to get COVID-19 vaccine, global herd immunity at risk
A Gallup poll estimated that 1.3 billion people around the globe wer unwilling to get the COVID-19 vaccine in 2020 leaving some health officials to believe the global herd immunity isn’t possible in the near future.
A Gallup poll estimated that 1.3 billion people around the globe wer unwilling to get the COVID-19 vaccine in 2020 leaving some health officials to believe the global herd immunity isn’t possible in the near future.
Fauci 'not convinced' COVID-19 developed naturally
Dr. Anthony Fauci says he is "not convinced" COVID-19 developed naturally, and called for an open investigation into the virus' origins.
Dr. Anthony Fauci says he is "not convinced" COVID-19 developed naturally, and called for an open investigation into the virus' origins.
Arizona reports 321 new COVID-19 cases and 8 more deaths
According to the Arizona Department of Health Services’ COVID-19 dashboard, over 5.7 million vaccine doses have been administered in the state.
According to the Arizona Department of Health Services’ COVID-19 dashboard, over 5.7 million vaccine doses have been administered in the state.
Peoria Unified School District makes face masks optional starting May 24
The Peoria Unified School District says they will continue to observe physical distancing, cleaning and disinfecting policies.
The Peoria Unified School District says they will continue to observe physical distancing, cleaning and disinfecting policies.
Arizona health officials, community members go door-to-door promoting COVID-19 vaccine
Community members are working with the Arizona Dept. of Health Services to go door to door to focus on outreach and combat misinformation about the coronavirus vaccine.
Community members are working with the Arizona Dept. of Health Services to go door to door to focus on outreach and combat misinformation about the coronavirus vaccine.
Job fair held in Scottsdale as employers look to fill vacancies amid labor shortage
Scottsdale Fashion Center held a job fair on May 22, as Federal unemployment benefits are being rolled back.
Scottsdale Fashion Center held a job fair on May 22, as Federal unemployment benefits are being rolled back.
CDC investigating 'mild' reports of potential heart problems following COVID-19 vaccination
It's unclear that the vaccine is ultimately responsible for possible heart problems following the COVID-19 vaccination.
It's unclear that the vaccine is ultimately responsible for possible heart problems following the COVID-19 vaccination.
Dogs 97% effective in detecting COVID-19 in human sweat, according to French study
A French study reported the canines are highly effective in detecting COVID-19 in human perspiration.
A French study reported the canines are highly effective in detecting COVID-19 in human perspiration.