COVID: California's first cases of South African variant detected in Bay Area
"Two cases have been reported through Stanford. One in Santa Clara County and one in Alameda County," the governor said.
"Two cases have been reported through Stanford. One in Santa Clara County and one in Alameda County," the governor said.
N95 mask scam: Federal government says counterfeit masks sold to hospitals in at least 5 states
Federal authorities are investigating a massive counterfeit N95 mask operation in which fake 3M masks were sold in at least five states to hospitals, medical facilities and government agencies.
Federal authorities are investigating a massive counterfeit N95 mask operation in which fake 3M masks were sold in at least five states to hospitals, medical facilities and government agencies.
COVID-19 vaccination site planned for University of Arizona as state surpasses 1 million doses
The site will be the third state-run site and the first in metro Tucson, where Pima County already has a network of distribution points.
The site will be the third state-run site and the first in metro Tucson, where Pima County already has a network of distribution points.
California congresswoman announces $7K a person for COVID funeral expenses
Lawmakers said that FEMA is creating a hotline to help provide information to people seeking reimbursement. In the meantime, they recommend families begin gathering any documentation of funeral costs, such as billing records from the mortuary, cemetery or other services.
Lawmakers said that FEMA is creating a hotline to help provide information to people seeking reimbursement. In the meantime, they recommend families begin gathering any documentation of funeral costs, such as billing records from the mortuary, cemetery or other services.
Newsom: California making huge progress in fight against COVID-19; five million people vaccinated so far
California Governor Gavin Newsom says the state is making huge progress in its fight against COVID-19.
California Governor Gavin Newsom says the state is making huge progress in its fight against COVID-19.
Gov. Ron DeSantis defends crowds gathering after Super Bowl win
"You only care about it if it's people you don't like," DeSantis said.
"You only care about it if it's people you don't like," DeSantis said.
Researchers concerned ‘escape mutation’ found in COVID-19 variants may help virus evade antibodies
The E484K mutation - nicknamed “Eeek” - was first discovered in the South African variant. But now researchers are growing more concerned after finding it in the Brazilian variant and, most recently, some cases of the U.K. variant as well.
The E484K mutation - nicknamed “Eeek” - was first discovered in the South African variant. But now researchers are growing more concerned after finding it in the Brazilian variant and, most recently, some cases of the U.K. variant as well.
Honeywell workers volunteering at mass vaccination site
Every day this week, at least 50 Honeywell workers will be volunteering at the COVID-19 mass vaccination site at Chandler-Gilbert Community College.
Every day this week, at least 50 Honeywell workers will be volunteering at the COVID-19 mass vaccination site at Chandler-Gilbert Community College.
Two masks are better at stopping COVID-19 spread than one, CDC study finds
A new government study finds that wearing two masks can be better than one in protecting against coronavirus spread.
A new government study finds that wearing two masks can be better than one in protecting against coronavirus spread.
House requests briefing from postmaster general about ‘alarmingly high’ COVID-19 infections among USPS workers
The House Oversight Committee has asked USPS postmaster general Louis DeJoy to address the “alarmingly high numbers of coronavirus infections and deaths suffered by postal workers.”
The House Oversight Committee has asked USPS postmaster general Louis DeJoy to address the “alarmingly high numbers of coronavirus infections and deaths suffered by postal workers.”
Drive-thru COVID-19 clinic now open at NOAH Venado Valley Health Center
A new location for drive-thru coronavirus vaccines is now open at NOAH Venado Valley Health Center located near 27th Avenue and the Loop 101 in Phoenix.
A new location for drive-thru coronavirus vaccines is now open at NOAH Venado Valley Health Center located near 27th Avenue and the Loop 101 in Phoenix.
California probes whistleblower allegations from state COVID lab
Documents also reveal that some employees handling patient specimens were unlicensed and inadequately trained, the report said.
Documents also reveal that some employees handling patient specimens were unlicensed and inadequately trained, the report said.
World's second-oldest person survives coronavirus at age 116
A 116-year-old French nun who is believed to be the world’s second-oldest person has survived COVID-19 and is looking forward to celebrating her 117th birthday on Thursday.
A 116-year-old French nun who is believed to be the world’s second-oldest person has survived COVID-19 and is looking forward to celebrating her 117th birthday on Thursday.
Arizona restaurants look to make cocktails-to-go permanent
Restaurant owners supporting the measure say it would help them get back on their feet after the pandemic devastated the industry. But others say it would devalue their businesses.
Restaurant owners supporting the measure say it would help them get back on their feet after the pandemic devastated the industry. But others say it would devalue their businesses.
Chicago begins return to classrooms after bitter union fight
Chicago parents Willie and Brittany Preston have spent nearly a year wrestling with online school schedules for their six children, often with everyone hovered over devices around the dining room table.
Chicago parents Willie and Brittany Preston have spent nearly a year wrestling with online school schedules for their six children, often with everyone hovered over devices around the dining room table.
88-year-old gets coronavirus vaccine shot from special nurse - her grandson
An 88-year-old grandmother got her first dose of the coronavirus vaccine from a very special nurse
An 88-year-old grandmother got her first dose of the coronavirus vaccine from a very special nurse
Some fear vaccination efforts in Arizona are leaving ethnic minorities behind
Data released by state health officials show nearly half of those vaccinated in Arizona are white.
Data released by state health officials show nearly half of those vaccinated in Arizona are white.
CDC considers requiring negative COVID-19 test for domestic air travel
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Monday said there is an “active conversation with the CDC” going on regarding imposing requirement of a negative COVID-19 test for domestic airline flights, similar to what is now required for international flights.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Monday said there is an “active conversation with the CDC” going on regarding imposing requirement of a negative COVID-19 test for domestic airline flights, similar to what is now required for international flights.
Tempe businesses surprised with COVID-19 PPE to help offset costs
Small businesses in Tempe were surprised with COVID-19 PPE on Tuesday, Feb. 9 all thanks to the city and other local businesses who wanted to offset some financial challenges.
Small businesses in Tempe were surprised with COVID-19 PPE on Tuesday, Feb. 9 all thanks to the city and other local businesses who wanted to offset some financial challenges.
Educators say student absentee rate has risen as distance learning arrangements persist
As distance learning arrangements persist due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, more and more students are skipping class, for a number of reasons.
As distance learning arrangements persist due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, more and more students are skipping class, for a number of reasons.