NBA to use COVID-19 health screening technology at US arenas in effort to bring more fans back
The NBA on Wednesday announced a new partnership that will make COVID-19 health screening technology available to all 30 teams and their arenas.
The NBA on Wednesday announced a new partnership that will make COVID-19 health screening technology available to all 30 teams and their arenas.
FEMA will cover up to $9,000 in COVID-19 funeral expenses, application opens next week
The agency announced Wednesday it will cover up to $9,000 per funeral and that the application for reimbursement will open on Monday, April 12, 2021.
The agency announced Wednesday it will cover up to $9,000 per funeral and that the application for reimbursement will open on Monday, April 12, 2021.
Video shows Phoenix Trader Joe's employees argue with customer refusing to wear a mask
Video taken at a Trader Joe's in Phoenix shows employees arguing with a customer over whether to follow CDC masking guidelines or to listen to Gov. Ducey's orders.
Video taken at a Trader Joe's in Phoenix shows employees arguing with a customer over whether to follow CDC masking guidelines or to listen to Gov. Ducey's orders.
Airlines starting to reinstate change fees on cheapest fares — here’s what you need to know
For those with tentative plans to fly this year, change fees on some fares that were waived by airlines during the pandemic have been reinstated or will be soon.
For those with tentative plans to fly this year, change fees on some fares that were waived by airlines during the pandemic have been reinstated or will be soon.
UK COVID-19 variant now ‘most common lineage’ in US, CDC says
As more and more younger adults are being hospitalized with severe COVID-19, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky confirmed Wednesday that the B.1.1.7 variant from the UK has become the most common lineage in the country.
As more and more younger adults are being hospitalized with severe COVID-19, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky confirmed Wednesday that the B.1.1.7 variant from the UK has become the most common lineage in the country.
First confirmed case of COVID-19 variant on Navajo Nation
The variant was first identified in the state of California and has since been detected across the southwest U.S.
The variant was first identified in the state of California and has since been detected across the southwest U.S.
Phoenix marijuana dispensary holding pop-up drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinic
Nature's Medicines, located just west of Interstate 17 on McDowell Road, is hosting the clinic on April 7 from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. It's open to anyone 18 and older, and the Moderna shots will be given on a first come, first serve basis. There will be a maximum of four shots per vehicle and if it's your first shot, appointments for a second can be scheduled at the event. More information at https://www.naturesmedicines.com/ph/dispensaries/arizona/phoenix.html.
Nature's Medicines, located just west of Interstate 17 on McDowell Road, is hosting the clinic on April 7 from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. It's open to anyone 18 and older, and the Moderna shots will be given on a first come, first serve basis. There will be a maximum of four shots per vehicle and if it's your first shot, appointments for a second can be scheduled at the event. More information at https://www.naturesmedicines.com/ph/dispensaries/arizona/phoenix.html.
156 million coronavirus relief payments issued, Treasury says
The Treasury Department says it has issued more than 156 million payments as part of President Joe Biden’s coronavirus relief plan.
The Treasury Department says it has issued more than 156 million payments as part of President Joe Biden’s coronavirus relief plan.
'I did three funerals in three weeks': Some dying of COVID-19 while waiting turn for vaccine
Air Force veteran Diane Drewes spent months hoping to receive a COVID-19 immunization. But her daughter says the call offering an appointment came only when Drewes was dying of the illness.
Air Force veteran Diane Drewes spent months hoping to receive a COVID-19 immunization. But her daughter says the call offering an appointment came only when Drewes was dying of the illness.
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.