EU launches legal action against COVID-19 vaccine maker AstraZeneca over dose shortage

The European Commission says it’s launched legal action against the COVID-19 vaccine maker AstraZeneca in regards to an untimely delivery of millions of doses.

Alaska Airlines says state senator banned for refusing to follow face mask requirements

Senator Lora Reinbold from Alaska has been banned from Alaska Airlines for her "continued refusal to comply with employee instruction regarding the current mask policy,” an airline spokesperson said.

Fauci expects CDC to revise mask guidelines, says COVID-19 transmission risk outdoors is ‘really low’

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said Sunday he expects the CDC to revise its guidelines after acknowledging that the risk of COVID-19 transmission in an outdoor setting is “really low.”

US pledges aid 'immediately' to India amid devastating COVID-19 surge

For the fourth straight day, India on Sunday set a global daily record of new coronavirus infections - nearly 350,000 cases, spurred by an insidious new variant that emerged there.

Arizona reports 661 new COVID-19 cases and 8 more deaths

The latest numbers increased Arizona's totals to 858,737 cases and 17,268 known deaths since the pandemic started more than a year ago.

Man charged with infecting 22 people with COVID-19

He coughed on work colleagues and told them “I’m going to give you all the coronavirus."

Mesa event focuses on vaccinating Asian, Pacific Islander communities

A vaccination drive was held at the AZ International Marketplace on April 23 and 24 in an effort to provide the COVID-19 shot to the Asian and Pacific Islander community.

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.