1st case of Brazilian COVID-19 variant detected in Arizona, officials say
Officials with the Arizona Department of Health Services say the Brazilian strain of COVID-19, a variant that spreads at a faster rate, has been detected in Arizona.
Officials with the Arizona Department of Health Services say the Brazilian strain of COVID-19, a variant that spreads at a faster rate, has been detected in Arizona.
COVID-19 deaths falling but Americans 'must remain vigilant'
U.S. deaths from COVID-19 are falling again as the nation continues to recover from the devastating winter surge, a trend that experts are cautiously hopeful will accelerate as more vulnerable people are vaccinated.
U.S. deaths from COVID-19 are falling again as the nation continues to recover from the devastating winter surge, a trend that experts are cautiously hopeful will accelerate as more vulnerable people are vaccinated.
Biden marks passage of $1.9T COVID-19 relief package with Rose Garden ceremony
The “bicameral” celebration in the Rose Garden on Friday, included remarks from Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as other top Democrats who pushed for the bill.
The “bicameral” celebration in the Rose Garden on Friday, included remarks from Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as other top Democrats who pushed for the bill.
Arizona reports 1,367 new COVID-19 cases, 55 more deaths
The latest figures reported Friday by the state Department of Health Services come after Arizona had three days of daily case numbers under 1,000.
The latest figures reported Friday by the state Department of Health Services come after Arizona had three days of daily case numbers under 1,000.
Parents could receive $3,600 child tax credit soon - here's what you need to know
Most American parents can expect to receive $3,000 a year for every child ages 6 to 17 and $3,600 a year for every child under age 6.
Most American parents can expect to receive $3,000 a year for every child ages 6 to 17 and $3,600 a year for every child under age 6.
Some with Down syndrome unable to get COVID-19 vaccine despite being 10 times more likely to die
Recent studies show that adults with Down syndrome are at a higher risk of hospitalization or death from COVID-19.
Recent studies show that adults with Down syndrome are at a higher risk of hospitalization or death from COVID-19.
$1,400 stimulus checks can be seized by private collectors for unpaid debts
Debt collectors will be able to garnish the third round of cash payments that are expected to be delivered to Americans by the end of the month as part of Democrats' $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan.
Debt collectors will be able to garnish the third round of cash payments that are expected to be delivered to Americans by the end of the month as part of Democrats' $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan.
American, United Airlines cancel 27,000 furloughs after COVID-19 relief bill passes
Two of the biggest U.S. airlines have canceled employee furloughs after the House passed COVID-19 relief that will provide much-needed payroll support.
Two of the biggest U.S. airlines have canceled employee furloughs after the House passed COVID-19 relief that will provide much-needed payroll support.
New guidance on nursing home visits is good news for families, loved ones
According to the CDC and guidance from the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Service, visitation at this point can be done safely, but can be limited in a number of situations. News of the new guidance is good news for families of residents, who will now be able to make visits again.
According to the CDC and guidance from the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Service, visitation at this point can be done safely, but can be limited in a number of situations. News of the new guidance is good news for families of residents, who will now be able to make visits again.
Dignity Health commemorates ongoing COVID-19 pandemic with special observances
March 11 is the one-year mark for the COVID-19 pandemic, the day when the World Health Organization declared the virus a pandemic, and a declaration of an emergency outbreak was made in Arizona. In Arizona, Dignity Health hospitals marked the day with various special events, as a way to honor health care workers and remember those lost.
March 11 is the one-year mark for the COVID-19 pandemic, the day when the World Health Organization declared the virus a pandemic, and a declaration of an emergency outbreak was made in Arizona. In Arizona, Dignity Health hospitals marked the day with various special events, as a way to honor health care workers and remember those lost.
Navajo Nation officials to allow ‘soft reopening’ of some businesses
Navajo Nation officials cited a declining number of new COVID-19 cases and other improving conditions as reasons to allow some businesses to reopen under certain circumstances.
Navajo Nation officials cited a declining number of new COVID-19 cases and other improving conditions as reasons to allow some businesses to reopen under certain circumstances.
NIH launches 3rd trial into blood clot treatments for COVID-19 patients
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have launched a third trial of treatments for blood clots in COVID-19 patients.
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have launched a third trial of treatments for blood clots in COVID-19 patients.
Risk for COVID-19 hospitalization, death increases depending on body mass index, CDC says
The CDC published a report detailing a link between COVID-19 severity and higher body mass index.
The CDC published a report detailing a link between COVID-19 severity and higher body mass index.
Biden directs states to make all adults eligible for COVID-19 vaccine by May 1
President Joe Biden signed the landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill into law on Thursday, which will send $1,400 direct payments to many adults and extend emergency unemployment benefits.
President Joe Biden signed the landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill into law on Thursday, which will send $1,400 direct payments to many adults and extend emergency unemployment benefits.
Airline workers react to signing of COVID-19 relief bill
For weeks, people who work in the aviation industry have been in limbo, hoping for help from the government so they could either go back to work or stay on the job. With the signing of the COVID-19 relief bill, many are now breathing a sigh of relief.
For weeks, people who work in the aviation industry have been in limbo, hoping for help from the government so they could either go back to work or stay on the job. With the signing of the COVID-19 relief bill, many are now breathing a sigh of relief.
CDC finds women report worse side effects from COVID-19 vaccine than men
According to data from the CDC, of the first 6,994 people who reported side effects after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, 79% were women.
According to data from the CDC, of the first 6,994 people who reported side effects after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, 79% were women.
Some bar owners in Arizona still upset over continuing COVID-related restrictions
Governor Doug Ducey has announced an end to occupancy restrictions at various places, like restaurants. For some bars owners, however, they say their businesses are not benefitting from the governor's decision.
Governor Doug Ducey has announced an end to occupancy restrictions at various places, like restaurants. For some bars owners, however, they say their businesses are not benefitting from the governor's decision.
Biden wants all adults vaccine-eligible by May 1
President Joe Biden will use his first prime-time address on Thursday night to announce that he is directing states to make all American adults eligible for a coronavirus vaccine no later than May 1.
President Joe Biden will use his first prime-time address on Thursday night to announce that he is directing states to make all American adults eligible for a coronavirus vaccine no later than May 1.
Novavax vaccine has 96% efficacy against original COVID-19 strain, 55.4% against South Africa variant
Vaccine developer Novavax announced on Thursday that its vaccine offers high levels of protection against the original coronavirus strain that causes COVID-19, but the vaccine’s efficacy is diminished by some coronavirus variants, including one that originated in South Africa.
Vaccine developer Novavax announced on Thursday that its vaccine offers high levels of protection against the original coronavirus strain that causes COVID-19, but the vaccine’s efficacy is diminished by some coronavirus variants, including one that originated in South Africa.
103-year-old man who survived Holocaust, 1918 pandemic receives 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine
A 103-year-old San Francisco Bay Area man recently received his second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine — but that’s not all that’s extraordinary about him.
A 103-year-old San Francisco Bay Area man recently received his second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine — but that’s not all that’s extraordinary about him.