Maskless fans celebrate Super Bowl win despite Tampa's outdoor mask mandate
So much for the mayor's order requiring masks at Super Bowl parties. Throngs of mostly maskless fans took to the streets of downtown Tampa and packed sports bars as the Bucs won the Lombardi Trophy.
So much for the mayor's order requiring masks at Super Bowl parties. Throngs of mostly maskless fans took to the streets of downtown Tampa and packed sports bars as the Bucs won the Lombardi Trophy.
New COVID-19 vaccination site opens in Scottsdale
Passport Health is at the Scottsdale 101 Shopping Center helping provide COVID-19 vaccinations for health care workers and those over 75 from 9 AM to 5 PM until Feb. 12. Register here: https://covidsafeaz.com/covid-19/az/
Passport Health is at the Scottsdale 101 Shopping Center helping provide COVID-19 vaccinations for health care workers and those over 75 from 9 AM to 5 PM until Feb. 12. Register here: https://covidsafeaz.com/covid-19/az/
More contagious UK coronavirus variant spreading rapidly in US, study finds
Researchers estimated the transmission rate of the UK variant in the U.S. has been 35 - 45% higher than that of other strains - and that it’s doubled in frequency about every week and a half.
Researchers estimated the transmission rate of the UK variant in the U.S. has been 35 - 45% higher than that of other strains - and that it’s doubled in frequency about every week and a half.
$1,400 stimulus check update: When could you get your third payment?
Households could start to receive the payments in just a few weeks.
Households could start to receive the payments in just a few weeks.
Navajo Nation wraps up its latest vaccination blitz
Back in May, the Navajo Nation had the highest infection rate per capita in the US, but now it's vaccinating people at a higher level than most states so far. More than 20% of the population so far is vaccinated.
Back in May, the Navajo Nation had the highest infection rate per capita in the US, but now it's vaccinating people at a higher level than most states so far. More than 20% of the population so far is vaccinated.
Phoenix Suns welcome back fans by giving free tickets to healthcare workers
The Phoenix Suns played against the Boston Celtics in front of fans for the first time in a while, but it was special because the fans were all healthcare workers and their families.
The Phoenix Suns played against the Boston Celtics in front of fans for the first time in a while, but it was special because the fans were all healthcare workers and their families.
Arizona reports 1,544 new COVID-19 cases and 37 more deaths
The Arizona Department of Health Services said the latest numbers raised the state’s totals to 780,637 cases and 14,048 known deaths since the pandemic began.
The Arizona Department of Health Services said the latest numbers raised the state’s totals to 780,637 cases and 14,048 known deaths since the pandemic began.
AstraZeneca tweaking COVID-19 vaccine to fight South African variant
The lead researcher of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine says she expects to have a modified jab to cope with the South Africa coronavirus variant by the autumn.
The lead researcher of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine says she expects to have a modified jab to cope with the South Africa coronavirus variant by the autumn.
Hamilton High School student creates UV light boxes that kill germs
A high school sophomore in Chandler has created UV sanitation boxes for his teachers to help keep them safer during the pandemic.
A high school sophomore in Chandler has created UV sanitation boxes for his teachers to help keep them safer during the pandemic.
Simplicity of Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine could help 'pave the way forward'
Easier storage will help make the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine simpler and a Valley doctor says it may help pay the way forward in the pandemic.
Easier storage will help make the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine simpler and a Valley doctor says it may help pay the way forward in the pandemic.
Arizona death toll tops 14K; caution urged for Super Bowl
The Arizona Department of Health Services reported 3,471 additional known COVID-19 cases and 63 additional deaths.
The Arizona Department of Health Services reported 3,471 additional known COVID-19 cases and 63 additional deaths.
Valley woman becomes 100,000th person to be vaccinated at Maricopa County vaccination POD
Kerry Gerle was the 100,000th person to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at Maricopa County's Southeast Valley Vaccination POD on Feb. 6. It's the first in the county to reach that many doses and Gerle was celebrated with balloons and confetti. She's a nurse and a nursing professor who helped coordinate the vaccination response for the H1N1 pandemic.
Kerry Gerle was the 100,000th person to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at Maricopa County's Southeast Valley Vaccination POD on Feb. 6. It's the first in the county to reach that many doses and Gerle was celebrated with balloons and confetti. She's a nurse and a nursing professor who helped coordinate the vaccination response for the H1N1 pandemic.
'Don’t let Super Bowl become superspreader,' health officials urge
The nation’s top health officials sounded the alarm this week about the Super Bowl being a potential superspreader event, and they urged people to gather with friends over Zoom, not in crowds.
The nation’s top health officials sounded the alarm this week about the Super Bowl being a potential superspreader event, and they urged people to gather with friends over Zoom, not in crowds.
House passes budget resolution for $1.9T coronavirus relief after Senate's marathon session
The vote was 219-209 to adopt the budget framework that the Senate approved early Friday morning thanks to a tie-breaking vote cast by Vice President Kamala Harris.
The vote was 219-209 to adopt the budget framework that the Senate approved early Friday morning thanks to a tie-breaking vote cast by Vice President Kamala Harris.
Arizona universities team up to detect COVID-19 mutations
The University of Arizona, Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University are working to analyze samples for genetic anomalies in the coronavirus.
The University of Arizona, Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University are working to analyze samples for genetic anomalies in the coronavirus.
Pandemic vices are putting more consumers in debt: 'It's 100% instant gratification'
Alcohol, cigarettes, adult entertainment and lottery tickets are just some of the items 70% of Americans are splurging on during the pandemic, a new survey from financial services company MagnifyMoney suggests.
Alcohol, cigarettes, adult entertainment and lottery tickets are just some of the items 70% of Americans are splurging on during the pandemic, a new survey from financial services company MagnifyMoney suggests.
ASU professor says supply chain issues are slowing down vaccine deployment
An ASU business professor predicts that 70% of Americans could be vaccinated against COVID-19 by spring, if various issues can be solved before then.
An ASU business professor predicts that 70% of Americans could be vaccinated against COVID-19 by spring, if various issues can be solved before then.
Virginia woman dies hours after receiving COVID-19 vaccine, health officials investigating
A Virginia woman from Gloucester died within hours of receiving the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine, according to her family.
A Virginia woman from Gloucester died within hours of receiving the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine, according to her family.
California's largest vaccination site to open at Levi's Stadium
The site will open Tuesday week with the initial capacity to vaccinate 5,000 people per day, with plans to increase capacity up to 15,000 people a day as vaccine supplies increase. The vaccinations will be given to Santa Clara County residents.
The site will open Tuesday week with the initial capacity to vaccinate 5,000 people per day, with plans to increase capacity up to 15,000 people a day as vaccine supplies increase. The vaccinations will be given to Santa Clara County residents.
Mesa rolls out another assistance program for those impacted by COVID-19
The program, which is only open to Mesa city residents, is aimed at helping people who are behind on bills.
The program, which is only open to Mesa city residents, is aimed at helping people who are behind on bills.