Biden announces U.S. is buying 100M additional doses of J&J COVID-19 vaccine

President Joe Biden announced Wednesday the U.S. is buying an additional 100 million doses of the single-shot Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine.

House passes $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, Biden expected to sign on Friday

The House passed the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, which includes $1,400 stimulus checks for many Americans. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law in his first major legislative win.

Dermatologists see increased hair loss in recovered COVID-19 patients

UW Health dermatologists revealed on Wednesday, March 10 they are seeing increased cases of hair loss in patients who have recovered from COVID-19.

Phoenix clothing boutique trying to rebound amid pandemic
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Kiss Me Kate, a Phoenix clothing boutique that has been in business for over 40 years, is slowly getting regular customers back as the state lifts capacity restrictions amid COVID-19. More information at https://kissmekateaz.com/

New Orleans hospital marks 10,000th COVID-19 recovery with jazz band sendoff

Miriam Bertrand, 72, was the Ochsner Medical Center’s 10,000th successful recovery from COVID-19 and received a jubilant sendoff — which included a jazz band performance.

Alaska becomes 1st state to open COVID-19 vaccine to anyone 16 or older

Alaska has become the first state in the country where eligibility requirements were dropped for the COVID-19 vaccine. Now, anyone 16 and older who lives or works in the state can get it.

Arizona Gov. Ducey encourages vaccination, sorry for registration woes

"I apologize for any frustration that you’ve encountered," Ducey said. "This has been a bumpy time. The demand has been so great for this vaccine from so many of our Arizonans."

Walt Disney World sold out as spring breakers head to Florida

Visit Orlando says parks like Disney continue to operate on a reduced capacity and are maxing out ticket sales at those levels.

As states ease mask rules, workers concerned over personal safety amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

As more states lift mask mandates and ease restrictions on businesses, many essential workers are concerned they could be less safe amid a pandemic that health experts warn is far from over.

‘Educate yourself’: Mom warning parents of MIS-C’s link to COVID-19 after son’s near-death experience

MIS-C is an illness seen in some young children after they've recovered from COVID-19. Rohen was in the hospital for days and still has months of recovery ahead of him - and his mother is sharing their harrowing experience as a warning to other parents.

Engaged couples hope to finally get married in 2021 after COVID-19 postponed plans

A year ago, brides and grooms were left in limbo as the COVID-19 pandemic took hold of the world. Now, a year later, many are ready to say their vows. This is proving to be good for couples as well as those in the wedding industry.

Disney CEO anticipates reopening Disneyland by late April; 10K furloughed employees to return to work

Disney's CEO Bob Chapek said Tuesday that he is aiming to reopen its California theme parks with limited capacity by the end of April, and that thousands of furloughed employees will return to work.

CDC director says next 2 months critical in stopping another COVID-19 surge

As the U.S. races to vaccinate as many Americans as possible, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the next two months are critical in preventing another viral surge amid rising concerns over COVID-19 variants.

House poised to vote on COVID-19 relief plan, $1,400 stimulus checks this week

The House is moving toward a final vote on the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan this week, which could send the bill to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law before unemployment benefits expire.

UK coronavirus variant widespread in Houston wastewater, health department says

The UK coronavirus variant B.1.1.7 has been detected at most wastewater treatment plants in Houston, suggesting “ongoing and uncontrolled community spread” of the strain, health officials say.

Arizona reports 563 additional coronavirus cases, no new deaths

Seven-day rolling averages of daily new cases and daily deaths both continued to drop, according to data from The COVID Tracking Project.

Older Americans among the 1st to enjoy new CDC guidelines

The Redwoods has about 500 residents and staff, and with 90 percent of the people vaccinated, activities are resuming.