Emergency services at ‘breaking point’ amid COVID-19 pandemic, ambulance group warns HHS
Aarron Reinert, president of the AAA, asked in a letter that additional funding be funneled to emergency services to help maintain the basic services emergency personnel provided even before the pandemic.
Aarron Reinert, president of the AAA, asked in a letter that additional funding be funneled to emergency services to help maintain the basic services emergency personnel provided even before the pandemic.
NIH Director tells churches to stay closed as COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations rise in US
His warning comes after a national group that represents more than 20,000 evangelical Christian health care professionals recently urged churches to halt in-person services as coronavirus cases surge across the United States.
His warning comes after a national group that represents more than 20,000 evangelical Christian health care professionals recently urged churches to halt in-person services as coronavirus cases surge across the United States.
Arizona expects doses of COVID-19 vaccine by end of 2020 if authorized
Dr. Cara Christ, the Director of AZDHS, says the federal government has allocated those doses of vaccines made by Pfizer and Moderna if the FDA gives the new vaccines emergency use authorization.
Dr. Cara Christ, the Director of AZDHS, says the federal government has allocated those doses of vaccines made by Pfizer and Moderna if the FDA gives the new vaccines emergency use authorization.
Chandler teen loses parents to COVID-19 just hours apart
Tony Velasquez was taken to the hospital for COVID-19 weeks ago. His death came hours before his wife's death from the same virus.
Tony Velasquez was taken to the hospital for COVID-19 weeks ago. His death came hours before his wife's death from the same virus.
States submit coronavirus vaccine orders amid surging death toll
The number of Americans hospitalized with COVID-19 hit an all-time high in the U.S. on Thursday at 100,667, and hospitals were at the breaking point.
The number of Americans hospitalized with COVID-19 hit an all-time high in the U.S. on Thursday at 100,667, and hospitals were at the breaking point.
CDC urges Americans to wear masks indoors as COVID-19 surge intensifies
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Friday called for universal mask-wearing and urged Americans to wear face masks indoors amid an alarming surge in COVID-19 cases around the country.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Friday called for universal mask-wearing and urged Americans to wear face masks indoors amid an alarming surge in COVID-19 cases around the country.
102-year-old woman born during 1918 pandemic beats COVID-19 -- for the second time
A 102-year-old New York woman who survived the Spanish flu pandemic in 1918 and beat cancer has now overcome COVID-19 not once, but twice.
A 102-year-old New York woman who survived the Spanish flu pandemic in 1918 and beat cancer has now overcome COVID-19 not once, but twice.
Concerns persist over impact of COVID-19 pandemic on preschool students as they prepare to enter kindergarten
Educators are worried about the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children who are getting ready to enter kindergarten.
Educators are worried about the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children who are getting ready to enter kindergarten.
Deadly outbreaks at Washington nursing homes possibly linked to staff who attended 300-person wedding
Health officials are investigating whether seven deaths reported at long-term care facilities in Grant County are linked to a 300-person "superspreader" wedding in Ritzville that some nursing home staff attended.
Health officials are investigating whether seven deaths reported at long-term care facilities in Grant County are linked to a 300-person "superspreader" wedding in Ritzville that some nursing home staff attended.
Joe Biden to call for 100 days of mask-wearing
“On the first day I’m inaugurated, I’m going to ask the public for 100 days to mask. Just 100 days to mask — not forever, just 100 days. And I think we’ll see a significant reduction” in the virus, Biden said.
“On the first day I’m inaugurated, I’m going to ask the public for 100 days to mask. Just 100 days to mask — not forever, just 100 days. And I think we’ll see a significant reduction” in the virus, Biden said.
Tooth loss, other dental issues reported in COVID-19 patients
Some COVID-19 patients have reported loss of teeth and gum issues weeks and even months after testing positive for the virus.
Some COVID-19 patients have reported loss of teeth and gum issues weeks and even months after testing positive for the virus.
Employers add a modest 245,000 jobs in November as coronavirus pandemic intensifies
America’s employers scaled back their hiring last month as the viral pandemic accelerated across the country, adding 245,000 jobs, the fewest since April and the fifth straight monthly slowdown.
America’s employers scaled back their hiring last month as the viral pandemic accelerated across the country, adding 245,000 jobs, the fewest since April and the fifth straight monthly slowdown.
Airbnb to prohibit one-night reservations for some guests on NYE
Airbnb guests without a history of positive reviews will be prohibited from making one night reservations in entire-home listings on New Years Eve in Atlanta and throughout the United States.
Airbnb guests without a history of positive reviews will be prohibited from making one night reservations in entire-home listings on New Years Eve in Atlanta and throughout the United States.
Dr. Fauci says he 'absolutely' accepted offer to be Biden's chief medical adviser
President-elect Joe Biden asked Dr. Anthony Fauci to serve as his chief medical adviser, a role the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) said he “absolutely” accepted.
President-elect Joe Biden asked Dr. Anthony Fauci to serve as his chief medical adviser, a role the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) said he “absolutely” accepted.
Tempe closing gyms, halting sporting events amid COVID-19
Beginning Dec. 7, the City of Tempe will re-close gyms and fitness centers inside Kiwanis, North Tempe, Escalante, and Westside community centers amid COVID-19. Sports tournaments will also be stopped temporarily to help avoid large group gatherings. The city said playgrounds will remain open.
Beginning Dec. 7, the City of Tempe will re-close gyms and fitness centers inside Kiwanis, North Tempe, Escalante, and Westside community centers amid COVID-19. Sports tournaments will also be stopped temporarily to help avoid large group gatherings. The city said playgrounds will remain open.
West Michigan pastor encourages congregation to catch COVID-19 to 'get it over with'
A senior pastor at a west Michigan church encouraged his congregation to catch COVID-19 so as to "get it over with."
A senior pastor at a west Michigan church encouraged his congregation to catch COVID-19 so as to "get it over with."
Arizona reports over 5K COVID-19 cases for 2nd straight day
The Department of Health Services reported 5,680 additional known cases and additional 64 deaths, increasing the state’s totals to 352,101 cases and 6,885 deaths.
The Department of Health Services reported 5,680 additional known cases and additional 64 deaths, increasing the state’s totals to 352,101 cases and 6,885 deaths.
Couple arrested after boarding plane to Hawaii knowing they were infected with COVID-19, police say
A couple who tested positive for COVID-19 before traveling to Hawaii was arrested and booked for knowingly endangering others after boarding a United Airlines flight.
A couple who tested positive for COVID-19 before traveling to Hawaii was arrested and booked for knowingly endangering others after boarding a United Airlines flight.
Beloved Charlie Brown Christmas celebration goes on despite pandemic
Most events are scaled back or shelved this year, but despite the pandemic and Walbridge Fire, Windsor held on tight to its tree grove of 200 brightly-lit trees as part of an annual holiday tradition.
Most events are scaled back or shelved this year, but despite the pandemic and Walbridge Fire, Windsor held on tight to its tree grove of 200 brightly-lit trees as part of an annual holiday tradition.
California calls for temporary halt on non-essential travel during virus surge
Travel agents say they've been trying to handle all the requests to change or cancel plans due to pandemic travel restrictions.
Travel agents say they've been trying to handle all the requests to change or cancel plans due to pandemic travel restrictions.