AZDES: Pandemic Unemployment Assistance requires proof of employment or you could face disqualification
If you received Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, also known as PUA, on or after Dec. 27, 2020, you need to provide the Dept. of Economic Security with some documents.
If you received Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, also known as PUA, on or after Dec. 27, 2020, you need to provide the Dept. of Economic Security with some documents.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Biden orders US intelligence officials to 'redouble' efforts to find origin of COVID-19 pandemic
President Joe Biden is asking U.S. intelligence agencies to “redouble” their efforts to investigate the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.
President Joe Biden is asking U.S. intelligence agencies to “redouble” their efforts to investigate the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Only .01% of fully vaccinated Americans experienced breakthrough COVID infections through April, CDC says
The CDC said breakthrough infections were always expected and will remain possible until “population immunity reaches sufficient levels to further decrease transmission.”
The CDC said breakthrough infections were always expected and will remain possible until “population immunity reaches sufficient levels to further decrease transmission.”
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.
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.
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.