Pfizer to start testing COVID-19 vaccine in kids
Last week, Pfizer Inc. received permission to test its vaccine in U.S. kids as young as 12, one of only a handful of attempts around the world to start exploring if any experimental shots being pushed for adults also can protect children.
Last week, Pfizer Inc. received permission to test its vaccine in U.S. kids as young as 12, one of only a handful of attempts around the world to start exploring if any experimental shots being pushed for adults also can protect children.
AZDHS creates COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan
AZDHS can't say when a vaccine would be available and has based much of its plan on the 2009 H1N1 vaccine distribution and the agency's experience managing statewide vaccines for children.
AZDHS can't say when a vaccine would be available and has based much of its plan on the 2009 H1N1 vaccine distribution and the agency's experience managing statewide vaccines for children.
Coronavirus relief talks crawl ahead; McConnell is resistant
President Donald Trump’s most powerful Senate ally is pressing the White House not to move ahead on a coronavirus pandemic relief package.
President Donald Trump’s most powerful Senate ally is pressing the White House not to move ahead on a coronavirus pandemic relief package.
ASU to try out outdoor learning for upcoming spring semester
Arizona State University plans to use the outdoors as a classroom to help with COVID-19 safety, while also enjoying cooler weather.
Arizona State University plans to use the outdoors as a classroom to help with COVID-19 safety, while also enjoying cooler weather.
All public park amenities in Phoenix reopen on Oct. 8
Public park amenities in the City of Phoenix reopened on Oct. 8 after being closed for months due to COVID-19.
Public park amenities in the City of Phoenix reopened on Oct. 8 after being closed for months due to COVID-19.
Study: Older workers face greater unemployment amid COVID-19 pandemic
The study released Tuesday from researchers with the New School university in New York City found that workers 55 and older lost jobs sooner, were rehired slower and continue to face higher job losses than their counterparts ages 35 to 54.
The study released Tuesday from researchers with the New School university in New York City found that workers 55 and older lost jobs sooner, were rehired slower and continue to face higher job losses than their counterparts ages 35 to 54.
Disneyland, California's major theme parks to remain closed
Those who were hoping to return to Disneyland and California's other major theme parks are going to have to continue waiting, according to state officials.
Those who were hoping to return to Disneyland and California's other major theme parks are going to have to continue waiting, according to state officials.
Melania Trump postpones campaign trip due to a cough related to COVID-19
Spokesperson Stephanie Grisham says the first lady has decided against accompanying President Donald Trump to a campaign rally Tuesday in Erie, Pennsylvania, because of a lingering cough after contracting COVID-19.
Spokesperson Stephanie Grisham says the first lady has decided against accompanying President Donald Trump to a campaign rally Tuesday in Erie, Pennsylvania, because of a lingering cough after contracting COVID-19.
McConnell says any Pelosi-Mnuchin COVID-19 stimulus deal would get Senate vote
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he'll schedule a vote if House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Trump administration are able to seal an agreement on a huge COVID-19 relief bill.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he'll schedule a vote if House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Trump administration are able to seal an agreement on a huge COVID-19 relief bill.
Arizona again reports more than 1,000 additional coronavirus cases
The state Department of Health Services reported 1,040 additional cases and seven additional deaths, increasing the statewide totals to 232,937 cases and 5,837 deaths.
The state Department of Health Services reported 1,040 additional cases and seven additional deaths, increasing the statewide totals to 232,937 cases and 5,837 deaths.
More women are buying guns amid the COVID-19 pandemic
More women are buying guns during the COVID-19 pandemic.
More women are buying guns during the COVID-19 pandemic.
California's feared surge of virus cases hasn't happened
State data shows hospitalizations have fallen by about 15% since that warning while the weekly average number of new cases continues to decline even as other more populous states like Florida, Ohio and Illinois see increases.
State data shows hospitalizations have fallen by about 15% since that warning while the weekly average number of new cases continues to decline even as other more populous states like Florida, Ohio and Illinois see increases.
North Texas woman who died on flight had COVID-19, officials confirm
Dallas County officials confirmed a woman in her 30s died on an airline flight because of COVID-19. She had underlying health conditions.
Dallas County officials confirmed a woman in her 30s died on an airline flight because of COVID-19. She had underlying health conditions.
What are my treatment options for coronavirus?
There are several treatment options for COVID-19, and which one is best depends on how sick someone is.
There are several treatment options for COVID-19, and which one is best depends on how sick someone is.
Parent voices concern about coronavirus testing site at Copper Trails Elementary's parking lot
One parent says she's concerned because of a COVID testing site in the parking lot of her child's elementary school in Goodyear.
One parent says she's concerned because of a COVID testing site in the parking lot of her child's elementary school in Goodyear.
Couple moved to same floor of hospital as both battle coronavirus
For one couple, it is truly in sickness and in health. After spending 60 years together in health, Alfred and Nancy Cortez will now also be able to be close to each other as they battle COVID-19.
For one couple, it is truly in sickness and in health. After spending 60 years together in health, Alfred and Nancy Cortez will now also be able to be close to each other as they battle COVID-19.
Sweet 16 party leaves 37 infected with COVID-19, nearly 300 quarantined, health officials say
81 people attended a “sweet 16” birthday event at a venue in Long Island resulting in 37 COVID-19 infections forcing nearly 300 to quarantine.
81 people attended a “sweet 16” birthday event at a venue in Long Island resulting in 37 COVID-19 infections forcing nearly 300 to quarantine.
New landmark study tests air on planes for virus transmission
Good news for people who've been itching to get on a plane to see family, friends, or take that long-awaited vacation.
Good news for people who've been itching to get on a plane to see family, friends, or take that long-awaited vacation.
Federal health officials planning to get coronavirus shots to nursing homes
The nation has 15,000-16,000 nursing homes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There may be another 20,000-45,000 assisted living facilities and similar kinds of settings for elderly and disabled people.
The nation has 15,000-16,000 nursing homes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There may be another 20,000-45,000 assisted living facilities and similar kinds of settings for elderly and disabled people.
Global struggles continue as confirmed coronavirus cases reach 40 million
The world's number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 has surpassed 40 million.
The world's number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 has surpassed 40 million.