Millions of people may still be eligible for COVID-19 stimulus checks, but the deadline is coming up
Based on IRS and Treasury data, there could be between 9 and 10 million people who have not yet received their payments.
White House: Get new COVID booster by Halloween
The White House is warning of a "challenging" virus season ahead and urging eligible Americans to get the updated COVID-19 boosters by Halloween to have maximum protection against the coronavirus by Thanksgiving and the holidays
Higher prices, bird flu could mean problems this Thanksgiving
Prices have been going up on many things, including that Thanksigiving turkey. This year supply issues, along with bird flu, may mean fewer turkeys for some places. FOX 10 Photojournalist Joe Tillman has more.
Doctor burnout reached 'highest level on record' during COVID, experts want action
After physician burnout spiked during the COVID pandemic, experts see an urgent need to address the issue.
2022 World Cup: Qatar confirms COVID test requirements for fans attending tournament
Over 1 million visitors are expected to come to Qatar for the World Cup, which starts on Nov. 20. Visitors have to show a negative result from a PCR test taken 48 hours before arriving or from an official rapid test taken within 24 hours.
CDC says universal masking no longer recommended inside some hospitals, nursing homes
The CDC has eased its universal masking recommendations for some health care facilities — unless they’re located in areas of high COVID-19 transmission.
Pfizer asks FDA to approve omicron COVID-19 booster shots for 5- to 11-year-olds
Elementary-aged children already received smaller doses of Pfizer’s original COVID-19 vaccine, a third of the dose given to everyone 12 and older.
COVID-19: Canada will no longer require masks on planes, drops vaccine mandate
The Canadian government will no longer require people to wear masks on planes. Government officials also confirmed Canada is dropping the vaccine requirement for people entering the country at the end of the month.
Interest rates rise again: How you can make a home loan more affordable
Just last week, the feds raised interest rates again by three-quarters of a percent. The rising rates make buying a home even more expensive and out of reach for some buyers. So what can you do?
New Arizona laws go into effect for motorcycle lane filtering, mask and COVID-19 vaccine mandates
Rules put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic have led to several new Arizona laws on masks and vaccines, plus new transportation laws. Here's what you need to know.
New COVID-like virus found in bat could spread to humans, resist vaccines
Researchers say the bat virus, named Khosta-2, can infect human cells and is resistant to the antibodies of people who’ve been vaccinated for COVID-19.
4.4M Americans have received new omicron-targeted COVID-19 booster, CDC says
Some Americans who plan to get the shot, designed to target the most common omicron strains, said they are waiting because they either had COVID-19 recently or another booster.
Pandemic lessons for casinos: 'Do you need a buffet?'
The COVID pandemic forced most U.S. casinos to close for months, causing payrolls, revenue and earnings to tumble. But the forced shutdowns and highly regulated recoveries also taught some useful lessons that will endure even after the pandemic is a distant memory.
Should I get the new COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? Your questions, answered
With flu season approaching in the U.S., as well as the availability of the new omicron-designed COVID-19 booster for everyone 12 and up, here are some answers to common questions about the shots.
Canada likely to drop vaccine requirement to enter, official says
Canada will likely drop the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for people who enter Canada by the end of September, an official familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
Feeding Our Future: 47 people charged in $250M fraud scheme
The founder of Feeding Our Future and 46 others have been charged in what federal officials are calling the largest pandemic fraud in the country.
Former Phoenix Police officer facing prison time for more than $1M in PPP fraud
A former Phoenix Police officer will serve 15 months in prison after she was sentenced for fraudulently receiving a Paycheck Protection Program loan during the COVID-19 pandemic that she claimed would go to veteran charities.
How US changed in COVID's 1st years: Unmarried couples grew, remote work tripled
New survey results from the Census Bureau show the most detailed data to date on how life changed in the U.S. under COVID-19.
Pandemic resulted in changes to funerals in the U.S: Here's what you should know
According to one report by a funeral industry trade group, the pandemic may be changing the way Americans remember their loved ones after their passing.
Parts of China re-enter COVID-19 lockdown days before holiday travel
It said that outbreaks have been reported in 103 cities, the highest since the early days of the pandemic in early 2020.