Arizona reports 448 new COVID-19 cases with 2 more deaths
The latest numbers pushed the Arizona’s pandemic totals to 868,830 cases and 17,409 deaths, according to the state’s coronavirus dashboard.
The latest numbers pushed the Arizona’s pandemic totals to 868,830 cases and 17,409 deaths, according to the state’s coronavirus dashboard.
Clinics getting ready to vaccinate kids against COVID-19 ahead of potential FDA approval
As early as next week, the FDA is expected to give the green light for young people ages 12 to 17 to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Some Valley clinics are already taking appointments for children vaccination.
As early as next week, the FDA is expected to give the green light for young people ages 12 to 17 to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Some Valley clinics are already taking appointments for children vaccination.
Americans not getting mental health care needed amid pandemic, reports suggest
The ongoing pandemic has made access to mental health services more necessary than ever, though new reports suggest Americans aren’t getting the care they need.
The ongoing pandemic has made access to mental health services more necessary than ever, though new reports suggest Americans aren’t getting the care they need.
Arizona reports 939 additional COVID cases, 16 more deaths
Arizona’s pandemic totals increased to 868,382 cases and 17,407 deaths, according to the state’s coronavirus dashboard.
Arizona’s pandemic totals increased to 868,382 cases and 17,407 deaths, according to the state’s coronavirus dashboard.
States scale back vaccine orders as interest in shots wanes
States across the country are dramatically scaling back their COVID-19 vaccine orders as interest in the shots wanes, putting the goal of herd immunity further out of reach.
States across the country are dramatically scaling back their COVID-19 vaccine orders as interest in the shots wanes, putting the goal of herd immunity further out of reach.
COVID-19 reaches Mount Everest but local government denies any outbreak on mountain
A Norwegian climber became the first to test positive for COVID-19 in Mount Everest base camp late last month.
A Norwegian climber became the first to test positive for COVID-19 in Mount Everest base camp late last month.
Arizona officials urged to get more vaccines into Latino neighborhoods
A woman who became a national figure after her father died of COVID-19 has teamed up with Democratic Congressman Ruben Gallego in urging state officials to bring more vaccine doses to Phoenix's Latino neighborhoods.
A woman who became a national figure after her father died of COVID-19 has teamed up with Democratic Congressman Ruben Gallego in urging state officials to bring more vaccine doses to Phoenix's Latino neighborhoods.
CDC confirms COVID-19 can be transmitted through air from more than 6 feet away
The CDC updated its COVID-19 guidance to reflect substantial scientific evidence suggesting that tiny virus particles can linger in the air and infect people as they inhale — even from more than 6 feet away.
The CDC updated its COVID-19 guidance to reflect substantial scientific evidence suggesting that tiny virus particles can linger in the air and infect people as they inhale — even from more than 6 feet away.
20% of all new US COVID-19 cases in last week of April were children, data shows
A recent report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) found that between April 22 and April 29, children made up 22.4% of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S., underscoring the need to get children vaccinated as soon as possible.
A recent report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) found that between April 22 and April 29, children made up 22.4% of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S., underscoring the need to get children vaccinated as soon as possible.
US 'herd immunity' uncertain but vaccination will help restore some normalcy, experts say
The question of if and when the U.S. will reach "herd immunity" remains unclear, experts say. But continuing the COVID-19 vaccination drive will help Americans get back to a sense of normalcy in the future.
The question of if and when the U.S. will reach "herd immunity" remains unclear, experts say. But continuing the COVID-19 vaccination drive will help Americans get back to a sense of normalcy in the future.
Maryland priest tests positive for COVID-19 after visit to India despite being fully vaccinated
A Maryland priest tested positive for COVID-19, despite being fully vaccinated, after a trip to India.
A Maryland priest tested positive for COVID-19, despite being fully vaccinated, after a trip to India.
Senior CDC official who issued early warnings about COVID-19 resigns
In February of 2020, Dr. Nancy Messonnier warned the nation of a potential pandemic, suggesting that social distancing measures should be put into place for schools and businesses.
In February of 2020, Dr. Nancy Messonnier warned the nation of a potential pandemic, suggesting that social distancing measures should be put into place for schools and businesses.
Chamber of Commerce calls for end to enhanced jobless aid
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is calling for Washington to immediately stop paying out-of-work Americans an extra $300 a week in unemployment benefits, saying the boost in government aid is giving some recipients less incentive to look for work.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is calling for Washington to immediately stop paying out-of-work Americans an extra $300 a week in unemployment benefits, saying the boost in government aid is giving some recipients less incentive to look for work.
Biden says economic recovery a marathon, not a sprint amid weak jobs report
U.S. employers added just 266,000 jobs last month, sharply lower than in March and a sign that some businesses are struggling to find enough workers.
U.S. employers added just 266,000 jobs last month, sharply lower than in March and a sign that some businesses are struggling to find enough workers.
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine effective against worrisome coronavirus variants, studies find
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was found to be highly effective at protecting against infection, severe disease and death in two new studies published this week out of Israel and Qatar.
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was found to be highly effective at protecting against infection, severe disease and death in two new studies published this week out of Israel and Qatar.
Cheers erupt for 106-year-old man who got his 2nd vaccine shot in San Jose
Cheers and applause erupted as 106-year-old Ton Tran arrived in his wheelchair at the San Jose medical center to get vaccinated.
Cheers and applause erupted as 106-year-old Ton Tran arrived in his wheelchair at the San Jose medical center to get vaccinated.
Navajo Nation reports no COVID-19 deaths for 4th time in 5 days
Tribal health officials said the total number of cases since the pandemic began more than a year ago now is 30,565 on the vast reservation that covers parts of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah.
Tribal health officials said the total number of cases since the pandemic began more than a year ago now is 30,565 on the vast reservation that covers parts of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah.
Suburban family loses three, from three generations, to COVID
A grandmother, her daughter and her grandson all died within a week of one another and are sharing their story while asking the public to take COVID seriously.
A grandmother, her daughter and her grandson all died within a week of one another and are sharing their story while asking the public to take COVID seriously.
Man accused of planning 153-person Grand Canyon hike
Joseph Don Mount spent months planning the Grand Canyon hike despite park officials repeatedly telling him it violated their COVID-19 restrictions.
Joseph Don Mount spent months planning the Grand Canyon hike despite park officials repeatedly telling him it violated their COVID-19 restrictions.
India shatters record, reports more than 412K new COVID-19 cases in 1 day
On Thursday, the number of new confirmed coronavirus cases breached 400,000 for the second time in India since the devastating surge began last month.
On Thursday, the number of new confirmed coronavirus cases breached 400,000 for the second time in India since the devastating surge began last month.