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.
More than 1,000 candles form cross to remember COVID-19 victims in Brazil
More than 1,000 candles were lit to form the shape of a cross to remember the lives lost to COVID-19 in Mutuipe, Brazil.
More than 1,000 candles were lit to form the shape of a cross to remember the lives lost to COVID-19 in Mutuipe, Brazil.
Trump takes credit for COVID-19 vaccine: 'I hope everyone remembers!'
"I hope everyone remembers when they’re getting the COVID-19 (often referred to as the China Virus) Vaccine, that if I wasn’t President, you wouldn’t be getting that beautiful 'shot' for 5 years, at best."
"I hope everyone remembers when they’re getting the COVID-19 (often referred to as the China Virus) Vaccine, that if I wasn’t President, you wouldn’t be getting that beautiful 'shot' for 5 years, at best."
CVS expands COVID-19 vaccination sites in Arizona
CVS Pharmacy is adding nine new vaccination locations, bringing the total to 18 in Arizona. The locations are in Maricopa, Mohave, Pinal, Pima, Yavapai, and Yuma counties. Anyone eligible under state guidelines can register at https://www.cvs.com/immunizations/covid-19-vaccine.
CVS Pharmacy is adding nine new vaccination locations, bringing the total to 18 in Arizona. The locations are in Maricopa, Mohave, Pinal, Pima, Yavapai, and Yuma counties. Anyone eligible under state guidelines can register at https://www.cvs.com/immunizations/covid-19-vaccine.
Children, adults struggle with mental health as pandemic rages on
Mental health experts say many continue to suffer from depression and anxiety as the pandemic rages on. Not only are adults feeling the impacts, but so are children.
Mental health experts say many continue to suffer from depression and anxiety as the pandemic rages on. Not only are adults feeling the impacts, but so are children.
CDC could 'soon' ease school distancing guidelines to 3 feet
The CDC could "soon" ease its coronavirus-related physical distancing guidelines for in-person learning from six-feet to three.
The CDC could "soon" ease its coronavirus-related physical distancing guidelines for in-person learning from six-feet to three.
$1,400 stimulus checks could hit bank accounts as soon as this weekend, White House says
White House Press secretary Jen Psaki said most Americans can expect to start seeing direct deposits from the recent COVID-19 relief package as early as this weekend.
White House Press secretary Jen Psaki said most Americans can expect to start seeing direct deposits from the recent COVID-19 relief package as early as this weekend.
Fauci says CDC to release more guidance on what vaccinated people can safely do
For now, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still doesn’t recommend traveling, even if you’ve been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. But Dr. Anthony Fauci says that could be changing.
For now, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still doesn’t recommend traveling, even if you’ve been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. But Dr. Anthony Fauci says that could be changing.
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine blocks 97% of symptomatic cases, 94% of asymptomatic cases in Israeli study
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was found to block 94% of asymptomatic infections and 97% of symptomatic cases in an Israeli study.
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was found to block 94% of asymptomatic infections and 97% of symptomatic cases in an Israeli study.
CDC director on COVID-19 pandemic 1-year mark: ‘We are tired, we are lonely, we are impatient’
The head of the CDC issued a statement on the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, while acknowledging the heartbreaking toll of a health crisis that has claimed the lives of more than 520,000 Americans.
The head of the CDC issued a statement on the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, while acknowledging the heartbreaking toll of a health crisis that has claimed the lives of more than 520,000 Americans.
Arizona reports 1,835 more virus cases, 60 deaths
The latest figures increased Arizona’s pandemic totals to 830,465 cases and 16,464 deaths.
The latest figures increased Arizona’s pandemic totals to 830,465 cases and 16,464 deaths.
Layoffs ease as unemployment claims drop to 712,000
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 712,000, the lowest total since early November.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 712,000, the lowest total since early November.
Will COVID-19 ever go away?
No one knows for sure. Scientists think the virus that causes COVID-19 may be with us for decades or longer, but that doesn’t mean it will keep posing the same threat.
No one knows for sure. Scientists think the virus that causes COVID-19 may be with us for decades or longer, but that doesn’t mean it will keep posing the same threat.
CVS expands COVID-19 vaccine program, offering shots at 18 Arizona pharmacies
Exact locations were not announced, however, CVS says the vaccine will be offered in Maricopa, Mohave, Pima, Pinal, and Yuma Counties. The company is offering the vaccine in 29 states as part of the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program.
Exact locations were not announced, however, CVS says the vaccine will be offered in Maricopa, Mohave, Pima, Pinal, and Yuma Counties. The company is offering the vaccine in 29 states as part of the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program.
Maricopa County releases details of essential worker COVID-19 vaccine eligibility
According to a news release from the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, vaccine prioritization will be given to frontline workers "who maintain critical infrastructure and continue critical services and functions."
According to a news release from the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, vaccine prioritization will be given to frontline workers "who maintain critical infrastructure and continue critical services and functions."
Nearly two-thirds of COVID-19 hospitalizations attributed to 4 common underlying conditions, NIH says
A recent study from researchers at Tufts University found that nearly two-thirds of COVID-19 hospitalizations in the U.S. could be attributed to four underlying conditions that are common among Americans.
A recent study from researchers at Tufts University found that nearly two-thirds of COVID-19 hospitalizations in the U.S. could be attributed to four underlying conditions that are common among Americans.