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.
Airline pilot shares story of 2-month battle with COVID-19
Chris Sickel is going home after a two-month battle with COVID-19. He is a 49-year-old Southwest Airlines pilot and has no underlying condition. His family shared his story with FOX 5 because Chris was healthy and yet suffered devastating effects.
Chris Sickel is going home after a two-month battle with COVID-19. He is a 49-year-old Southwest Airlines pilot and has no underlying condition. His family shared his story with FOX 5 because Chris was healthy and yet suffered devastating effects.
COVID-19 vaccines: More side effects reported after 2nd dose, but experts say there’s a reason
It’s normal to experience side effects from COVID-19 vaccines, particularly after the second shot. An expert from Johns Hopkins University explains why.
It’s normal to experience side effects from COVID-19 vaccines, particularly after the second shot. An expert from Johns Hopkins University explains why.
Some health experts believe it is time to prioritize teens for COVID-19 vaccination
It is estimated that more than 27 million Americans have already been vaccinated for COVID-19, and while many of them are of the older population, the age group fueling the spread currently are those within the 20-44 range of age. FOX 10 spoke with health expert Will Humble on calls by some to prioritize vaccinations for that age group.
It is estimated that more than 27 million Americans have already been vaccinated for COVID-19, and while many of them are of the older population, the age group fueling the spread currently are those within the 20-44 range of age. FOX 10 spoke with health expert Will Humble on calls by some to prioritize vaccinations for that age group.
Fans set to return to sports game in Phoenix, albeit with COVID-related restrictions in place
Despite concerns over the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Phoenix Suns officials, as well as officials with the Salt River Fields, say they are ready to welcome fans back in the stands.
Despite concerns over the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Phoenix Suns officials, as well as officials with the Salt River Fields, say they are ready to welcome fans back in the stands.
JJ Watt sends special video to fan with Down Syndrome who lost wife to COVID-19
Jesse and his wife Samantha, who also had Down Syndrome, were married for seven years.
Jesse and his wife Samantha, who also had Down Syndrome, were married for seven years.
TSA: Travelers who violate mask mandate face fines up to $1,500
The TSA issued an update to its recent mask mandate for travelers passing through security checkpoints, confirming that violators face fines ranging from $250 up to $1,500, for repeat offenders.
The TSA issued an update to its recent mask mandate for travelers passing through security checkpoints, confirming that violators face fines ranging from $250 up to $1,500, for repeat offenders.
NFL writes to Biden offering all stadiums as vaccine sites
The NFL is telling the federal government it will make the remaining of the league’s 30 stadiums available as COVID-19 vaccination sites, joining the seven facilities already administering the vaccine.
The NFL is telling the federal government it will make the remaining of the league’s 30 stadiums available as COVID-19 vaccination sites, joining the seven facilities already administering the vaccine.