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.

Over 2M Arizonans fully vaccinated against coronavirus

The 2,024,440 people in Arizona who are fully vaccinated, according to the state’s coronavirus dashboard, represent 28% of the state’s total population.

India records 314,835 new COVID-19 infections — world’s highest number of daily cases

India reported 314,835 new COVID-19 infections on Thursday, the world’s highest figure of daily cases since the pandemic began. The country is also facing dangerously low levels of oxygen and hospital bed shortages.

Unemployment claims fall to 547,000, a new pandemic low

The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell last week to 547,000, a new low since the pandemic struck and a further encouraging sign that layoffs are slowing on the strength of an improving job market.

Indy 500 to host 135,000 fans in largest sporting event since start of pandemic

The Indy 500 is set to be the largest sporting event in the world since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic with 135,000 spectators permitted to attend.

Royal Caribbean makes 'world's largest cruise ship' available for booking

Royal Caribbean International announced Tuesday that it has opened bookings for the first voyages aboard its new ship, Wonder of the Seas, which will set sail from Shanghai and Hong Kong in 2022.

Navajo Nation reports its first COVID-19 death in 11 days

The tribe reported one death and eight new confirmed coronavirus cases on the vast reservation that covers parts of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah.

Nevada teen suffers seizures, extremely rare brain clots after Johnson & Johnson vaccine

An 18-year-old woman in Nevada who suffered seizures after receiving the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine has received three brain surgeries related to blood clots, a spokesperson for her family said.

Uber shares mask enforcement tips for drivers, passengers

Uber says that it is keeping its mask policy in place to follow the federal CDC mandate requiring travelers to wear a mask.

Biden announces tax credits for small businesses offering paid leave for COVID-19 vaccination

Biden announced the launch of a tax credit for small businesses to provide paid leave for those getting vaccinated against COVID-19 or potentially needing to take time off to recover from side effects.