Biden unveils $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus plan, including $1,400 stimulus checks

President-elect Joe Biden is unveiling a $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan aimed at speeding up the vaccine rollout and providing financial help to individuals, states and local governments and businesses.

Phoenix Union High School District to set up COVID-19 vaccine distribution sites at 4 of its campuses

Four of Phoenix Union High School District's campuses will serve as vaccination sites to help those living in the area get vaccinated against a disease that has ravaged the world for over a year.

COVID-19 cases in children rise, parallel trends seen among adults, CDC report says

A new report shows that cases in children and young adults have increased since summer 2020 with trends among younger age groups paralleling those among adults.

Kemp proposes school supplement money for teachers, employees

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and state education officials announced plans to send every Georgia school district one-time $1000 supplements per teacher and school staff member during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gut bacteria may influence COVID-19 severity and immune response, study suggests

Gut bacteria may impact the severity of COVID-19, as well as the body’s immune response to the virus, a new study suggests. Imbalances in type and volume of bacteria may also be tied to “long-haul” COVID.

NY Rep. Adriano Espaillat has coronavirus

Manhattan Congressman Adriano Espaillat has tested positive for the coronavirus, he announced on Thursday.

Jobless claims jump to 965,000 as COVID-19 pandemic takes toll

The number of people seeking unemployment aid soared last week to 965,000, the most since late August and evidence that the resurgent virus has caused a spike in layoffs.

Arizonans over 65 can get COVID-19 vaccine starting next week
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Arizona Dept. of Health Services Director Cara Christ discusses how the state will be making COVID-19 vaccines available to residents 65 years and older starting Jan. 19.

$2,000 checks: Biden to release stimulus package plan

On Monday, Biden maintained that getting money into the hands of Americans is a top priority when he takes office.

Biden eyes child tax credit expansion among stimulus measures: Report

President-elect Joe Biden is imminently expected to outline his plans for additional stimulus measures as the U.S. battles surging COVID-19 cases.

US records deadly new milestone: More than 4,300 COVID-19 deaths in 1 day

While the U.S. rolls out vaccines for the deadly coronavirus, the pandemic’s toll mounted as the country recorded a new single-day record of 4,327 deaths on Tuesday.

Confused about COVID-19 vaccine and pregnancy? Doctors push for change

Efforts to avoid experimenting on pregnant women in clinical trials are unintentionally making them part of an experiment in everyday life.

Amazon, Walmart, Target allowing some customers to keep refunded return items

Some retail heavyweights, including Amazon, Walmart and Target, are allowing customers to not only process refunds seamlessly online, but are also allowing customers to just keep the returned items.