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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

Camelback High School turned into COVID-19 vaccination site

Camelback High School partnered with Phoenix Union High School District on April 1, and transformed a portion of its campus to a special site for COVID-19 vaccination.

Hotels hiring as travel picks up following height of COVID-19 pandemic

After a year of hard times due to COVID-19, businesses in Arizona's hospitality industry are hiring once again, as more and more people resume travel.

Arizona vaccination rate for COVID passes 30% of population

Arizona's pandemic totals increased to 842,192 cases and 16,977 deaths, according to the state’s coronavirus dashboard.

13 states, including Florida, sue Biden administration over stimulus tax rule

Thirteen states, including Florida, are suing President Joe Biden's administration over a rule in the federal stimulus that bars states from using relief money to offset tax cuts.

Phoenix Union educators receive second dose of COVID-19 vaccine
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Educators and childcare providers are receiving their second dose of the Moderna vaccine at Camelback High School until 7 PM on April 1. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.

Pfizer: Vaccine effective against COVID-19 up to 6 months later

Pfizer and its German partner, BioNTech, announced updated results Thursday from their ongoing late-stage study of more than 44,000 volunteers.

Unemployment claims climb to 719,000; COVID-19 pandemic still forces layoffs

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose by 61,000 last week to 719,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs even as more businesses reopen, vaccines are increasingly administered and federal aid spreads through the economy.