US sees lowest levels of new COVID-19 cases since last June
New coronavirus cases across the United States have tumbled to rates not seen in more than 11 months, sparking optimism that vaccination campaigns are stemming both severe COVID-19 cases and the spread of the virus.
New coronavirus cases across the United States have tumbled to rates not seen in more than 11 months, sparking optimism that vaccination campaigns are stemming both severe COVID-19 cases and the spread of the virus.
Father of 5 dies from COVID-19 after refusing to get vaccine
A Lincoln Park family is grieving the loss of a father of five from COVID-19. He and his wife refused the vaccine, now she is sharing the story to convince others to get it.
A Lincoln Park family is grieving the loss of a father of five from COVID-19. He and his wife refused the vaccine, now she is sharing the story to convince others to get it.
COVID-19 death toll could be 2 to 3 times higher than recorded, WHO reports
The World Health Organization said up to eight million deaths may be linked to Covid-19, more than double the official data.
The World Health Organization said up to eight million deaths may be linked to Covid-19, more than double the official data.
Nervous workers struggle to adjust to CDC's new mask policies
An abrupt relaxation of mask policies at some retail and grocery stores has left workers reeling as they try to sort out what the new environment means for their own safety and relationship with customers.
An abrupt relaxation of mask policies at some retail and grocery stores has left workers reeling as they try to sort out what the new environment means for their own safety and relationship with customers.
Arizona kids can get Pfizer, other vaccines at same time, health officials say
Arizona health officials say children as young as 12 can get vaccinated against COVID-19 when receiving other immunizations.
Arizona health officials say children as young as 12 can get vaccinated against COVID-19 when receiving other immunizations.
Fauci believes Biden ‘will attain’ July 4 70% vaccine goal
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the Biden administration’s goal to reach another COVID-19 vaccine milestone by July 4 is well within reach as coronavirus cases continue to decline and more people get vaccinated.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the Biden administration’s goal to reach another COVID-19 vaccine milestone by July 4 is well within reach as coronavirus cases continue to decline and more people get vaccinated.
Arizona reports 577 new virus cases, another 22 deaths
The total number of cases and deaths over the course of the pandemic now stand at 875,766 and 17,531, respectively.
The total number of cases and deaths over the course of the pandemic now stand at 875,766 and 17,531, respectively.
AZDHS urges healthcare providers to take every opportunity to vaccinate
The director of the Arizona Dept. of Health says there's been a drop in routine immunizations.
The director of the Arizona Dept. of Health says there's been a drop in routine immunizations.
Can businesses ask about your COVID-19 vaccination status?
Some people have claimed that they cannot be asked about their COVID-19 vaccination status due to HIPAA.
Some people have claimed that they cannot be asked about their COVID-19 vaccination status due to HIPAA.
When do I still need to wear a mask?
Whether you still need to wear a mask depends mostly on whether or not you're vaccinated.
Whether you still need to wear a mask depends mostly on whether or not you're vaccinated.
Big gaps in COVID-19 vaccine rates across the US worry health experts
A distinct geographic pattern has emerged in the U.S. drive to vanquish the coronavirus: The highest vaccination rates are concentrated in the Northeast, while the lowest ones are mostly in the South.
A distinct geographic pattern has emerged in the U.S. drive to vanquish the coronavirus: The highest vaccination rates are concentrated in the Northeast, while the lowest ones are mostly in the South.
City of Chandler to ban use of temporary outdoor patios in downtown area
The East Valley city allowed bars and restaurants to set up the temporary patios as a way to alleviate capacity limitations brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Meanwhile, the city is looking at seasonal options for these patios.
The East Valley city allowed bars and restaurants to set up the temporary patios as a way to alleviate capacity limitations brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Meanwhile, the city is looking at seasonal options for these patios.
Pfizer, Moderna: 1st COVID-19 vaccine recipients could need booster by September
The CEOs of both Moderna and Pfizer said the first recipients of their companies’ COVID-19 vaccines could require a booster dose as soon as September, dependent upon authorization by the CDC and the FDA.
The CEOs of both Moderna and Pfizer said the first recipients of their companies’ COVID-19 vaccines could require a booster dose as soon as September, dependent upon authorization by the CDC and the FDA.
Restaurants have had to shut down due to pandemic-related food shortages
In Phoenix, a restaurant that features chicken on a vast majority of its dishes had to close its doors recently, because they simply did not have enough chicken to serve guests. Experts say the pandemic is one of a number of factors behind the food supply shortage.
In Phoenix, a restaurant that features chicken on a vast majority of its dishes had to close its doors recently, because they simply did not have enough chicken to serve guests. Experts say the pandemic is one of a number of factors behind the food supply shortage.
Vitalant holds event to honor blood donors while stressing importance of blood donation
The event at Phoenix Suns Arena even featured a girl who needs regular blood transfusion because she can't make any red blood cells of her own. Officials say blood donations are needed, especially during the summer months, when demand for blood is high.
The event at Phoenix Suns Arena even featured a girl who needs regular blood transfusion because she can't make any red blood cells of her own. Officials say blood donations are needed, especially during the summer months, when demand for blood is high.
CDC: More than 600K 12 to 15-year-olds have received COVID-19 vaccine
On May 12, an advisory panel for the CDC voted to endorse the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for older children ages 12 to 15, one of the final steps toward making the shots widely available for the age group.
On May 12, an advisory panel for the CDC voted to endorse the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for older children ages 12 to 15, one of the final steps toward making the shots widely available for the age group.
‘Hate can be given no safe harbor in America’: Biden signs COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act
“Racism exists in America," said Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of President Joe Biden signing the bill into law.
“Racism exists in America," said Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of President Joe Biden signing the bill into law.
US achieves another pandemic low with 444,000 new unemployment claims
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 444,000, a new pandemic low and a sign that the job market keeps strengthening as consumers spend freely again, viral infections drop and business restrictions ease.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 444,000, a new pandemic low and a sign that the job market keeps strengthening as consumers spend freely again, viral infections drop and business restrictions ease.
Store mask policies: Best Buy, Lowe's, Walgreens, ALDI say masks optional for vaccinated customers
Walgreens, Aldi, Best Buy, Kohl's and Lowe's are the latest retailers to change course and drop face mask requirements for vaccinated customers after the CDC changed its guidance last week.
Walgreens, Aldi, Best Buy, Kohl's and Lowe's are the latest retailers to change course and drop face mask requirements for vaccinated customers after the CDC changed its guidance last week.
Pandemic has companies rethinking the need for sprawling office space
The pandemic, however, has many companies re-thinking the need for sprawling office spaces and the costs of commercial leases.
The pandemic, however, has many companies re-thinking the need for sprawling office spaces and the costs of commercial leases.