Medical expert says reported Arizona COVID-19 deaths are likely much higher

Questions are being raised about the number of reported COVID-19 deaths in Arizona. As of April 24, the state has recorded more than 17,000 deaths caused by COVID-19, but some health experts say the number may be much higher.

Arizona Department of Health Services recommends resuming use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

Following a similar decision by federal health officials, the Arizona Department of Health Services announced on Friday that the use of Johnson and Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine should be resumed by providers.

Johnson & Johnson vaccine: CDC lifts suspension amid blood clot concerns

Advisers to the CDC said Friday that it’s time to resume use of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine, despite a very rare risk of blood clots.

Arizona closes COVID-19 vaccine site at State Farm Stadium in move to indoor venues

The last COVID-19 vaccine was given out on Friday at the State Farm Stadium site, as vaccine sites are being moved indoors ahead of the hot Arizona summer.

CDC study: Unvaccinated worker started COVID-19 outbreak in nursing home among mostly vaccinated residents

An unvaccinated health care worker set off a COVID-19 outbreak at a nursing home in Kentucky where the vast majority of residents had been already vaccinated, according to a CDC study.

Global study suggests pregnant women who get COVID-19 have higher risk of complications, death

A large study involving hundreds of woman around the world suggests that those who get COVID-19 during pregnancy have higher risks for death, the need for intensive care, preterm birth and other complications.

After getting fully vaccinated against COVID-19, how long does protection last?

Experts don’t know exactly how long protection from current COVID-19 vaccines will last, but data has come out showing shots highly effective for at least six months.

Mass COVID-19 vaccination site at State Farm Stadium to move to Gila River Arena

COVID-19 distribution at State Farm Stadium in Glendale will be moving down the street to Gila River Arena as the temperature continues to rise in Arizona.

Navajo Nation welcomes First Lady Jill Biden in Window Rock

Dr. Jill Biden visited Arizona to meet with the President and First Lady of the Navajo Nation to discuss the coronavirus and vaccine efforts in the community.

With Olympics 3 months away, Japan issues 3rd coronavirus emergency in Tokyo, Osaka

Japan has issued a third state of emergency for Tokyo and three western prefectures to curb a surge in the coronavirus just three months ahead of the Olympics.

Vaccine clinic at West Virginia casino welcomes out-of-staters to get COVID-19 shot

A vaccine clinic at a West Virginia casino has welcomed people from outside of the state to get their COVID-19 shots as demand declines among in-state residents.

Oregon: CDC investigating death of woman who developed rare blood clot after J&J vaccine

Oregon health officials said Thursday that federal officials are investigating the death of a woman in her 50s who developed a rare blood clot and low platelets within two weeks of receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine against COVID-19.

IRS sends another batch of $1,400 stimulus checks to 2M Americans

The IRS said Thursday that it has disbursed about 161 million payments, worth roughly $379 billion, in the span of about five weeks.

UC, CSU plan to require COVID vaccines, pending final FDA approval

The California State University and University of California systems jointly announced Thursday that they intend to require all students, faculty and staff returning for on-campus classes and activities to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.