Brazil becomes 2nd country to surpass 300K COVID-19 deaths
Brazil topped 300,000 confirmed COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday, becoming the second country to do so amid a spike in infections that has seen the South American country report record death tolls in recent days.
Brazil topped 300,000 confirmed COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday, becoming the second country to do so amid a spike in infections that has seen the South American country report record death tolls in recent days.
After enduring 1 year of COVID-19 pandemic, resilient nursing home residents release colorful balloons
An Ohio nursing home gathered residents and staff together to release balloons to mark one year since the COVID-19 pandemic changed their lives.
An Ohio nursing home gathered residents and staff together to release balloons to mark one year since the COVID-19 pandemic changed their lives.
Disinfectant-spraying drone helps keep bidders at Barrett-Jackson auction safe
A high tech solution is being used at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale to keep the area clean for bidders amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
A high tech solution is being used at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale to keep the area clean for bidders amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
US grows optimistic as COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up, deaths fall
More than three months into the U.S. vaccination drive, many of the numbers paint an increasingly encouraging picture.
More than three months into the U.S. vaccination drive, many of the numbers paint an increasingly encouraging picture.
Magic Johnson, Arsenio Hall and Danny Trejo get vaccinated at USC, encourage others to do so
Los Angeles icons Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Arsenio Hall and Danny Trejo received their COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday during a live event at USC.
Los Angeles icons Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Arsenio Hall and Danny Trejo received their COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday during a live event at USC.
Dave Chappelle requiring rapid coronavirus tests at upcoming shows
Dave Chappelle is heading to Connecticut for a set of shows and the comedian is requiring audience members to get rapid COVID-19 tests before entry.
Dave Chappelle is heading to Connecticut for a set of shows and the comedian is requiring audience members to get rapid COVID-19 tests before entry.
New 'double mutant' coronavirus variant detected in India
Health officials in India said a new “double mutant” coronavirus variant was detected in the country, as worrisome variants first detected in the U.K., South Africa and Brazil now circulate within the nation’s borders and around the world.
Health officials in India said a new “double mutant” coronavirus variant was detected in the country, as worrisome variants first detected in the U.K., South Africa and Brazil now circulate within the nation’s borders and around the world.
CDC says no-sail order to remain in place until Nov. 1 despite cruise association request
The CDC said Wednesday its no-sail order will remain in place until Nov. 1 for cruise ships, despite a request from the Cruise Lines International Association to lift the order several months early.
The CDC said Wednesday its no-sail order will remain in place until Nov. 1 for cruise ships, despite a request from the Cruise Lines International Association to lift the order several months early.
COVID-19 antibodies found in 1 in 5 blood donations from unvaccinated people in March, Red Cross data shows
Between June 15, 2020, and March 6, 2021, the Red Cross tested more than 3.3 million blood donations from unvaccinated people.
Between June 15, 2020, and March 6, 2021, the Red Cross tested more than 3.3 million blood donations from unvaccinated people.
Pfizer begins phase 1 study of oral COVID-19 treatment drug
Pfizer announced Monday that it has begun the phase 1 study of an oral antiviral drug to treat SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Pfizer announced Monday that it has begun the phase 1 study of an oral antiviral drug to treat SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Arizonans aged 16 and older now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
Sites using the Pfizer vaccine can immunize anyone 16 and older, while the Moderna and Johnson and Johnson vaccines are approved for those 18 and older.
Sites using the Pfizer vaccine can immunize anyone 16 and older, while the Moderna and Johnson and Johnson vaccines are approved for those 18 and older.
Fauci to star in children's book detailing life of nation’s top infectious disease doctor
"Dr. Fauci: How a Boy from Brooklyn Became America's Doctor," a children's picture book, will chronicle the life of the nation's top infectious disease doctor.
"Dr. Fauci: How a Boy from Brooklyn Became America's Doctor," a children's picture book, will chronicle the life of the nation's top infectious disease doctor.
Wages are only up because the bottom half of workers lost their jobs
If one looks at the data for American wages in 2020, which shows that they grew historically fast, this fact may seem to be cause for celebration. But a closer look at the data paints yet another picture of stark inequality and of the "K-shaped recovery."
If one looks at the data for American wages in 2020, which shows that they grew historically fast, this fact may seem to be cause for celebration. But a closer look at the data paints yet another picture of stark inequality and of the "K-shaped recovery."
California groups track face masks, PPE bound for ocean
Larger mammals can ingest PPE, and plastic from the items can disrupt the ocean’s food chains.
Larger mammals can ingest PPE, and plastic from the items can disrupt the ocean’s food chains.
Navajo Nation reports no COVID-related deaths for 3rd day in a row
The death toll remains at 1,233 since the pandemic began with the number of confirmed cases at 30,010 on the vast reservation that covers parts of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah.
The death toll remains at 1,233 since the pandemic began with the number of confirmed cases at 30,010 on the vast reservation that covers parts of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah.
California prisons will soon resume limited in-person visits
Visits will start April 10 as the prison system stabilizes after outbreaks that killed 216 inmates and 26 employees.
Visits will start April 10 as the prison system stabilizes after outbreaks that killed 216 inmates and 26 employees.
Gila Bend mayor says town isn't equipped to handle migrant families being dropped off
Migrant families are being dropped off in the Arizona town of Gila Bend, and the mayor says it can't handle the influx of people needing housing and resources.
Migrant families are being dropped off in the Arizona town of Gila Bend, and the mayor says it can't handle the influx of people needing housing and resources.
Millions of Americans face past-due utility bills amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
Millions of U.S. households are facing heavy past-due utility bills, which have escalated in the year since the pandemic forced Americans hunkered down at home to consume more power.
Millions of U.S. households are facing heavy past-due utility bills, which have escalated in the year since the pandemic forced Americans hunkered down at home to consume more power.
Car shoppers feeling the pinch from COVID-19 due to global computer chip shortage
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to factory shutdowns and computer chip shortages, which is also affecting the car industry and ultimately, car buyers.
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to factory shutdowns and computer chip shortages, which is also affecting the car industry and ultimately, car buyers.
Interest in volunteering at COVID-19 vaccination site drops as Arizona expands vaccine eligibility
It was once seen as a way for people who are not yet eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine, but as Arizona lowered its COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to any 16 or up, there are now fewer people who are now willing to volunteer at vaccination sites in the Phoenix area.
It was once seen as a way for people who are not yet eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine, but as Arizona lowered its COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to any 16 or up, there are now fewer people who are now willing to volunteer at vaccination sites in the Phoenix area.