Phoenix mask mandate will remain in effect despite Gov. Ducey's executive order
Officials with the City of Phoenix say the city's mask mandate, which was instituted in June of 2020, will remain in place despite an order by Gov. Doug Ducey that cities, towns and counties must now lift such mandates.
Officials with the City of Phoenix say the city's mask mandate, which was instituted in June of 2020, will remain in place despite an order by Gov. Doug Ducey that cities, towns and counties must now lift such mandates.
Fauci says variants are ‘wild card’ in COVID-19 booster vaccine equation
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases, said he feels confident in current indications of the enduring efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines — but there’s a “wild card” in play: emerging coronavirus variants.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases, said he feels confident in current indications of the enduring efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines — but there’s a “wild card” in play: emerging coronavirus variants.
Black Eyed Peas frontman Will.i.am launches high-tech face covering
The 'Xupermask' retails for $299
The 'Xupermask' retails for $299
Georgia woman contracts breakthrough COVID-19 infection after vaccination
The Dallas, Georgia, IBM retiree hoped getting fully vaccinated would make it easier and safer, but almost a month after her second shot, she tested positive for COVD-19.
The Dallas, Georgia, IBM retiree hoped getting fully vaccinated would make it easier and safer, but almost a month after her second shot, she tested positive for COVD-19.
Salt River Tubing will open for business on May 1, with safety protocols in place
Tubing on the Salt River will resume on May 1, according to officials with Salt River Tubing, with safety measures in place to keep people safe from COVID-19.
Tubing on the Salt River will resume on May 1, according to officials with Salt River Tubing, with safety measures in place to keep people safe from COVID-19.
UK variant a 'brand new ballgame,' infecting children in US 'very readily,' epidemiologist warns
Dr. Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, said the U.K. variant appears to infect children more easily than previous strains of the virus.
Dr. Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, said the U.K. variant appears to infect children more easily than previous strains of the virus.
California aims to fully reopen its economy on June 15, Gov. Newsom says
California will fully reopen its economy on June 15 if vaccine supply is sufficient for Californians 16 years and older who wish to get vaccinated; and if hospitalization rates are stable and low, Governor Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday.
California will fully reopen its economy on June 15 if vaccine supply is sufficient for Californians 16 years and older who wish to get vaccinated; and if hospitalization rates are stable and low, Governor Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday.
Arizona’s daily rate of COVID cases rising while deaths slow
Arizona on April 6 reported 570 additional confirmed cases and six deaths, increasing the pandemic totals to 845,480 cases and 16,996 deaths, according to the state’s coronavirus dashboard.
Arizona on April 6 reported 570 additional confirmed cases and six deaths, increasing the pandemic totals to 845,480 cases and 16,996 deaths, according to the state’s coronavirus dashboard.
Arizona Gov. Ducey signs COVID-19 liability shield
The measure was fiercely opposed by consumer advocates and lawyers, who say it will reward bad actors who flouted health guidance and endangered their workers or the public.
The measure was fiercely opposed by consumer advocates and lawyers, who say it will reward bad actors who flouted health guidance and endangered their workers or the public.
CDC: There's 1-in-10,000 chance of getting COVID from surfaces
There is a less than 1-in-10,000 chance of catching COVID-19 from surfaces, according to a Monday update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
There is a less than 1-in-10,000 chance of catching COVID-19 from surfaces, according to a Monday update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Nearly 40,000 kids lost a parent to COVID-19, study suggests
The total marks a 20% increase compared to the number of kids losing a parent during a typical year, researchers say.
The total marks a 20% increase compared to the number of kids losing a parent during a typical year, researchers say.
Of 1.7M fully vaccinated in Michigan, 246 have tested positive for COVID-19
Health officials said 246 fully vaccinated Michigan residents have tested positive for COVID-19.
Health officials said 246 fully vaccinated Michigan residents have tested positive for COVID-19.
Alabama fan's death after attending NCAA tournament prompts COVID-19 contact tracing in Indiana
Health officials in Indiana are investigating whether anyone was exposed to COVID-19 by Alabama residents after a fan reportedly died of COVID-19 following attendance of the NCAA Tournament.
Health officials in Indiana are investigating whether anyone was exposed to COVID-19 by Alabama residents after a fan reportedly died of COVID-19 following attendance of the NCAA Tournament.
CDC says soap, rather than disinfectant, enough to reduce COVID-19 surface spread 'in most situations'
The CDC said disinfectants are only recommended in indoor settings, schools, and homes where there has been a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19 within the last 24 hours.
The CDC said disinfectants are only recommended in indoor settings, schools, and homes where there has been a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19 within the last 24 hours.
'I paid $15,000': Man arrested at Disney after refusing to be temperature screened, deputies say
Deputies said that the guest was yelling and waving his arms at a Disney security manager who spoke to him after he refused to be temperature checked.
Deputies said that the guest was yelling and waving his arms at a Disney security manager who spoke to him after he refused to be temperature checked.
Arizona Governor signs bill shielding businesses from COVID-19 lawsuits
The Arizona bill would raise the bar for winning pandemic-related lawsuits against businesses, health care providers, nursing homes, nonprofits, governments, churches and schools.
The Arizona bill would raise the bar for winning pandemic-related lawsuits against businesses, health care providers, nursing homes, nonprofits, governments, churches and schools.
New vaccine could revolutionize fight against COVID-19
The new COVID-19 vaccine uses the HexaPro spike protein, developed by scientists at the University of Texas at Austin.
The new COVID-19 vaccine uses the HexaPro spike protein, developed by scientists at the University of Texas at Austin.
Arizona's 1st indoor drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination site opens in Mesa
The distribution center, located near the Loop 202 and Power Road, will serve as a replacement for the state-run site currently operating at Chandler-Gilbert Community College.
The distribution center, located near the Loop 202 and Power Road, will serve as a replacement for the state-run site currently operating at Chandler-Gilbert Community College.
Dr. Cara Christ talks about new developments, problems with Arizona's COVID-19 vaccination campaign
More COVID-19 vaccination sites are opening in Arizona, but people are experiencing issues when it comes to getting the shot.
More COVID-19 vaccination sites are opening in Arizona, but people are experiencing issues when it comes to getting the shot.
Texas Rangers host sellout crowd for 2021 home opener with no COVID-19 attendance restrictions
The game was declared a sellout, with 38,238 people in the stands, the Texas Rangers announced.
The game was declared a sellout, with 38,238 people in the stands, the Texas Rangers announced.