'I didn't think this was going to happen to me': 24-year-old with COVID-19 needed multi-organ transplant
Colby Vondenstein never thought his bout with COVID-19 would bring him near death. The 24-year-old needed a double-lung and kidney transplant.
Colby Vondenstein never thought his bout with COVID-19 would bring him near death. The 24-year-old needed a double-lung and kidney transplant.
Arizona reports 464 additional COVID-19 cases, but no deaths
Arizona’s pandemic totals increased to 844,302 cases and 16,990 deaths, according to the state’s coronavirus dashboard.
Arizona’s pandemic totals increased to 844,302 cases and 16,990 deaths, according to the state’s coronavirus dashboard.
'This is scandalous': Pope decries war, weapons spending amid the pandemic in Easter message
“The pandemic is still spreading, while the social and economic crisis remains severe, especially for the poor. Nevertheless — and this is scandalous — armed conflicts have not ended, and military arsenals are being strengthened,'' Francis said, sounding angry. “That is today's scandal.”
“The pandemic is still spreading, while the social and economic crisis remains severe, especially for the poor. Nevertheless — and this is scandalous — armed conflicts have not ended, and military arsenals are being strengthened,'' Francis said, sounding angry. “That is today's scandal.”
Coronavirus variant from India discovered in the Bay Area
A new coronavirus variant, first found in India, was discovered in a Bay Area patient by Stanford's Clinical Virology Lab.
A new coronavirus variant, first found in India, was discovered in a Bay Area patient by Stanford's Clinical Virology Lab.
CDC updates guidance for cruise ship industry in conditional sailing order
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the next phase of its conditional sail order for cruise ship operators Friday.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the next phase of its conditional sail order for cruise ship operators Friday.
Sky Harbor Airport bustling with travelers during Easter weekend
More than 100 million Americans have at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and now the CDC has issued new travel guidelines as airports start to stack up again.
More than 100 million Americans have at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and now the CDC has issued new travel guidelines as airports start to stack up again.
Arizona COVID-19 toll just under 17K as case rate increases
Arizona’s pandemic totals increased to 843,838 cases and 16,991 deaths, according to the state’s coronavirus dashboard.
Arizona’s pandemic totals increased to 843,838 cases and 16,991 deaths, according to the state’s coronavirus dashboard.
North Phoenix church preparing for Easter Sunday service amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
Easter in 2021 will be a lot different than Easter in 2020, as life ever so slowly begins a return to normal following the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic. Still, officials with one Phoenix area church say they are making some changes in order to keep people safe.
Easter in 2021 will be a lot different than Easter in 2020, as life ever so slowly begins a return to normal following the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic. Still, officials with one Phoenix area church say they are making some changes in order to keep people safe.
Past infection of COVID-19 increases vaccine response six-fold, new study finds
Researchers found that healthcare workers with a previous COVID-19 infection had six times the immune response to one dose of the Pfizer vaccine than those who hadn’t received the virus.
Researchers found that healthcare workers with a previous COVID-19 infection had six times the immune response to one dose of the Pfizer vaccine than those who hadn’t received the virus.
Restaurants ready for busy Easter weekend as more and more people are vaccinated against COVID-19
Easter weekend 2021 comes one year after an Easter weekend that was marred by the COVID-19 pandemic, as indoor dining was not an option, and people were asked to stay at home. This year, restaurant owners are anticipating a busy weekend.
Easter weekend 2021 comes one year after an Easter weekend that was marred by the COVID-19 pandemic, as indoor dining was not an option, and people were asked to stay at home. This year, restaurant owners are anticipating a busy weekend.
Some COVID rules will remain for nursing facilities, even as Arizona relaxes its restrictions
As more and more people are now vaccinated against COVID-19, care facilities are ready to welcome visitors once again, albeit with restrictions.
As more and more people are now vaccinated against COVID-19, care facilities are ready to welcome visitors once again, albeit with restrictions.
CDC clears domestic travel for vaccinated people, but still advises mask-wearing
The new guidelines say vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread the virus, but the CDC still recommends safety measures like wearing a mask, social distancing and hand washing.
The new guidelines say vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread the virus, but the CDC still recommends safety measures like wearing a mask, social distancing and hand washing.
Hiring ramps up as US adds 916K jobs in March
America’s employers unleashed a burst of hiring in March, adding 916,000 jobs in a sign that a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession is taking hold.
America’s employers unleashed a burst of hiring in March, adding 916,000 jobs in a sign that a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession is taking hold.
Nearly a third of UK COVID-19 patients hospitalized readmitted within 4 months, study finds
Nearly a third of individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 in the U.K. were readmitted within a period of four months, and they suffered from multi-organ dysfunction at higher rates than the general population, a study found.
Nearly a third of individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 in the U.K. were readmitted within a period of four months, and they suffered from multi-organ dysfunction at higher rates than the general population, a study found.
8-year-old mistakenly vaccinated at COVID-19 vaccine site in Dallas County
An 8-year-old received a COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination site in Dallas County.
An 8-year-old received a COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination site in Dallas County.
Johnson & Johnson expands COVID-19 vaccine trial to include ages 12 to 17
Johnson & Johnson said Friday it has started testing its COVID-19 vaccine in older children and teenagers, ages 12 to 17.
Johnson & Johnson said Friday it has started testing its COVID-19 vaccine in older children and teenagers, ages 12 to 17.
Some Holy Land sites reopen as Christians mark Good Friday
Christians in the Holy Land are marking Good Friday this year amid signs the coronavirus crisis is winding down.
Christians in the Holy Land are marking Good Friday this year amid signs the coronavirus crisis is winding down.
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey eases some restrictions as COVID-19 cases wane
As cases of COVID-19 continue to fall in Arizona, Governor Doug Ducey announced further easing of COVID-related restrictions on April 1.
As cases of COVID-19 continue to fall in Arizona, Governor Doug Ducey announced further easing of COVID-related restrictions on April 1.
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey announcing staff surge for state-run COVID-19 vaccination sites
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey announced on March 31 a staffing surge, along with other operational changes, in order to meet the high demand for COVID-19 vaccination across the state.
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey announced on March 31 a staffing surge, along with other operational changes, in order to meet the high demand for COVID-19 vaccination across the state.
Doctors studying if vaccine helps relieve ongoing COVID symptoms
As more people are able to get a COVID vaccine, some early reports suggest the shot may be helpful for those considered to have "long COVID."
As more people are able to get a COVID vaccine, some early reports suggest the shot may be helpful for those considered to have "long COVID."