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.

Some health experts believe it is time to prioritize teens for COVID-19 vaccination
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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.

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.

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.

Canada blocks cruise ships until 2022, affecting Alaska tourism, too

The Canadian government has extended a ban on cruise ships through February 2022, which is expected to block trips from visiting Alaska this year. 

New Orleans shutters bars, bans liquor sales during 2021 Mardi Gras weekend

New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell announced that all bars will be closed and liquor sales will be banned during Mardi Gras weekend in order to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Arizona COVID-19 weekly update
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We're wrapping up this week's coronavirus situation with Dr. Ross Goldberg, President of the Arizona Medical Association and District Medical Group Vice-Chair of surgery at Valleywise Health.

Pentagon to deploy troops across US to assist COVID-19 vaccine drive

The White House said about 1,000 active duty military personnel will deploy to state vaccination centers, helping to administer thousands of shots a day.

San Quentin prison fined with record amount from California workplace safety agency

The $421,880 fine against San Quentin State Prison is several times higher than any others levied by the Division of Occupational Safety and Health, commonly known as Cal/OSHA. Only a few others exceed $100,000, and most are several thousand dollars.

Glendale Fire Dept. creates COVID-19 kit families can use to get real-time information
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The hard part for many people who have a loved one diagnosed with the coronavirus is not being able to visit them in the hospital. Now the Glendale Fire. Dept. has a new way to help give families some answers about their loved one's status.

US won't make immigration arrests at COVID-19 vaccination sites

The U.S. government says it won't be making routine immigration enforcement arrests at COVID-19 vaccination sites.

US rushes to catch up in the race to detect mutant COVID-19 variants

Despite its world-class medical system and its vaunted Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. fell behind in the race to detect dangerous coronavirus mutations.

Amtrak aims to get 100% of its employees vaccinated by offering extra pay, benefits

According to Amtrak, the company will grant excused absences to employees receiving a vaccination during regularly scheduled work hours and will pay employees an allowance equivalent to two hours of straight-time pay.

CVS rolling out 250,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses to pharmacies in 11 states

CVS has announced it will be making its recently acquired 250,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses available to “eligible populations” in limited pharmacies across 11 states.

New Tempe billboard demands kids be allowed back in school

A new electric billboard has popped up in Tempe near the I-10 and Elliot Road demanding that students in Tempe be allowed to return to class.