NJ 4th grade student takes her plea against mask mandates to Gov. Phil Murphy: 'I am only a kid once'
Elementary school student Maci Young declined to wear a mask and was sent home ā now, she tells the governor: 'I don't want to wear the mask anymore.'
Arizona hospitals still crowded despite fewer COVID-19 patients
Arizona on Thursday reported 209 additional COVID-19 deaths, one of the largest single-day increases in months, but the pace of reported additional deaths has slowed recently.
US health officials hint COVID-19 moving closer to no longer being a 'constant crisis'
The nationās top federal health official says the U.S. is moving closer to the point that COVID-19 is no longer a āconstant crisisā as more cities, businesses and sports venues began lifting pandemic restrictions around the country.
COVID-19 vaccines in pregnant women may protect newborns, study shows
The study showed the completion of vaccination during pregnancy was associated with reduced risk for COVID-19-associated hospitalizations in newborn babies.
Did the COVID-19 pandemic cancel snow days? Not everywhere
Nearly two years into the pandemic, the simple answer as to whether the COVID-19 pandemic nixed snow days depends on where you live.
California ends mask mandate, but not all counties are ditching masks
Most, but not all, California counties will soon move on from the indoor mask mandate.
American companies return to 'normal' operations as COVID-19 pandemic wanes
For the first time in two years for many people, the American workplace is transforming into something that resembles pre-pandemic days.
Disney World to make face masks optional for fully vaccinated guests
Walt Disney World will no longer require face coverings for fully vaccinated guests in both outdoor and indoor locations starting Feb. 17.
Coachella, Stagecoach align with state, dropping mask, vaccine, testing requirements for outdoor festivals
Festival officials announced that it will be dropping its masking, vaccination, and COVID-19 testing requirements in accordance with new state guidelines that take effect Wednesday ending the vaccination requirement and mask mandate for outdoor mega-events.
New Zealand authorities blare Barry Manilow and 'Macarena' in attempt to disperse vaccine protesters
Thousands of protesters are refusing to leave after setting up camp on the grounds of New Zealand's Parliament to rail against the country's COVID-19 vaccine mandate -- a move inspired by the Canadian trucker protests.
'Price Iām willing to pay': Novak Djokovic would skip French Open, Wimbledon over vaccine stance
Tennis star Novak Djokovic said he would skip the French Open and Wimbledon rather than get vaccinated against COVID-19, if forced to choose.
Ban on school mask mandates passed by Virginia House; Gov. Youngkin plans to sign
The Virginia House of Delegates banned school mask mandates Monday, handing a victory to Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin after his effort to impose the ban by executive order stalled in court.
Official: Trudeau to use emergency powers to quell COVID-19 mandate protests in Canada
A government official in Canada says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will invoke emergency powers to quell the COVID-19 mandate protests.
California mask mandate ignored by high-profile celebrities spotted enjoying Super Bowl LVI
Everyone who attended Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium was given a mask. Few in the stands were seen wearing them.
Trucker protests: Police arrest protesters blocking US-Canada bridge
Police arrested the remaining protesters near the busiest U.S.-Canadian border crossing, as they try to end a demonstration against COVID-19 restrictions.
Newsmaker Saturday: Doug Ducey, Dr. Ross Goldberg
FOX 10's John Hook talks to Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey about the US-Mexico border situation and Valleywise Health's Dr. Ross Goldberg about the endemic phase of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Windsor police removing protesters from Ambassador Bridge Saturday morning
āWe've gone around and policed ourselves. We've said there's no way anybody intends to get violent,ā said one protester. āIt'll be peaceful. We're Canadians, we're not going to fight the police,ā another said.
Masks help prevent COVID-19, yet another study shows
The study found that consistent use of a face mask or respirator in indoor public settings was associated with lower odds of a positive COVID-19 test.
Trucker protest: Canadian judge orders end to blockade on Ambassador Bridge
A Canadian judge has ordered protesters at the Ambassador Bridge over the U.S.-Canadian border to end the 5-day-old blockade that has disrupted the flow of goods between the two countries and forced the auto industry on both sides to roll back production.
What is bebtelovimab? US authorizes new antibody drug to fight omicron
U.S. health regulators on Friday authorized bebtelovimab, a new antibody drug that targets the omicron variant, a key step in restocking the nation's arsenal against the latest version of COVID-19.