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.

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.

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.

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
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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

“We've gone around and policed ourselves. We've said there's no way anybody intends to get violent,” said one protester. “It'll be peaceful. We're Canadians, we're not going to fight the police,” 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.

AstraZeneca acquires 'modest' profit of $4B from COVID-19 vaccine sales

The Anglo-Swedish drugmaker said in November it would begin to take a “modest” profit from the COVID-19 shot, which it had been providing “at cost.”