Orange County confirms first known case of COVID-19 UK variant
A 21-year-old San Clemente man tested positive for the more contagious U.K. strain of COVID-19, marking the first known case in Orange County, local health officials announced Monday.
A 21-year-old San Clemente man tested positive for the more contagious U.K. strain of COVID-19, marking the first known case in Orange County, local health officials announced Monday.
CDC predicts COVID-19 death toll in the U.S. could hit 534,000 by month’s end
The CDC predicts the COVID-19 death rate will slowly decline throughout February, but that at least 60,000 more deaths are to be expected in the next few weeks.
The CDC predicts the COVID-19 death rate will slowly decline throughout February, but that at least 60,000 more deaths are to be expected in the next few weeks.
Arizona senators request 300,000 additional vaccine doses for the state
Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly asked the Biden administration for an immediate supplement of 300,000 vaccine doses with an additional 300,000 doses added to Arizona's usual weekly supply.
Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly asked the Biden administration for an immediate supplement of 300,000 vaccine doses with an additional 300,000 doses added to Arizona's usual weekly supply.
Delta Air Lines middle seat blocking extended through April 2021
Delta Air Lines says it will continue blocking out middle seats and limiting capacity on flights through April 30, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Delta Air Lines says it will continue blocking out middle seats and limiting capacity on flights through April 30, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
North Texas Congressman Ron Wright dies after contracting COVID-19
U.S. Rep. Ron Wright died Sunday at the age of 67. He had been battling lung cancer and two weeks ago was hospitalized because of COVID-19.
U.S. Rep. Ron Wright died Sunday at the age of 67. He had been battling lung cancer and two weeks ago was hospitalized because of COVID-19.
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.