EU to propose COVID-19 vaccine passport to allow free travel by summer

The European Union’s executive body has presented a proposal that would allow EU residents to travel freely across the 27-nation bloc by the summer as long as they have been vaccinated, tested negative for COVID-19 or recovered from the disease. SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press

Phoenix doctor urges people to get whichever COVID-19 vaccine is offered to them

While some may have concerns over some COVID-19 vaccines having a higher effectiveness percentage, a Valley doctor says people should get whichever vaccine is available to them.

IRS will delay tax filing deadline until May 17

The IRS began sending out a new round of $1,400 checks to qualifying households over the weekend, in the midst of the current, truncated tax season that opened on Feb. 12.

Arizona reports 5 days with fewer than 1K coronavirus cases

Arizona’s pandemic totals now stand at 834,323 cases and 16,586 deaths, according to the state’s coronavirus dashboard.

Vaccinating children against COVID-19 will be crucial to ending pandemic, experts say

America’s children make up about a quarter of the population and will need to also be immunized to reach the necessary level of “herd immunity” against the coronavirus, experts say.

Disneyland, Disney California Adventure to reopen on April 30

After a yearlong closure, Disneyland Resort and Disney California Adventure Park will reopen to the public on April 30 with limited capacity, park officials announced Wednesday. 

FAA extending zero-tolerance policy amid COVID-19 pandemic for unruly passengers

The FAA has slapped hefty fines on two separate passengers in recent weeks, and announced it will be extending its zero-tolerance policy for unruly passengers for as long as the CDC and TSA’s mask mandate is in effect.

90% of California can dine indoors, go to movies, hit a gym

San Mateo County also became the first county in the San Francisco Bay Area allowing businesses there to open even more, including indoor bowling alleys and outdoor bars that do not serve meals. Businesses can reopen Wednesday, one year to the day after San Francisco Bay Area health officers implemented a regional stay-at-home order, the first in the U.S.

Arizona: More than 1M people in state now fully vaccinated

The latest figures increased the state’s pandemic totals to 16,574 deaths and 833,678 confirmed cases as related hospitalizations declined to 473 as of Monday, down from the Jan. 11 pandemic high of 5,082.

Baby born with COVID-19 antibodies, doctors say

Two pediatricians in Florida believe they have found the first baby born with COVID-19 antibodies.

Parks, pools, sports complexes can reopen, says Phoenix City Council

Public pools, parks and sports complexes can reopen, said the Phoenix City Council in a unanimous vote on March 16. They, along with doctors, agree COVID-19 cases are trending downward enough to allow the reopenings.

President Joe Biden visits Delaware County to highlight aid to small businesses

President Joe Biden visited Smith Flooring Inc. in Chester Township, Pennsylvania, a Black-owned business that supplies and installs flooring, that saw revenue fall about 20% during the pandemic.

Rosie McCaffrey's keeps St. Patrick's Day party going with Irish Fare to Go packages
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It was just a year ago that bars and restaurants closed due to COVID-19. Many have reopened, but aren't back to normal and that includes Rosie McCaffrey's famous St. Patrick's Day Celebration. Instead of a traditional parking lot party this year, they're hoping you'll get one of their 'Irish Fare to Go' packages. FOX 10 photojournalist Brian Kae gives us a look at their plans. https://rosiemccaffreysirishpub.com