N95 masks: Where to find them for free

What exactly are N95 masks, where can you buy them, and when can you find them for free? We explain.

Arizona governor sues Biden administration to keep school anti-mask mandate rules

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey sued the Biden administration on Jan. 21 over its demand that the state stop sending millions in federal COVID-19 relief money to schools that don't have mask requirements or that close due to COVID-19 outbreaks.

COVID-19 detector: Wearable ‘Fresh Air Clip' can detect virus, study finds

Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health developed an easy-to-clip-on device called the ‘Fresh Air Clip’ that can help detect low levels of SARS-COV-2.

Pfizer pills effective against omicron, vaccine-maker's studies show

Pfizer Inc. said laboratory testing showed its COVID-19 pill Paxlovid appears to be effective against the omicron variant of the coronavirus.

Arizona Rep. Raul Grijalva tests positive for coronavirus

"We all have a role to play to protect our loved ones from COVID-19 and the risk of hospitalization, especially while Arizona is experiencing this surge," Grijalva tweeted.

Unemployment claims climb to 286,000, the most since October

Jobless claims rose for the third straight week — by 55,000 to 286,000, highest since mid-October, the Labor Department reported Thursday.

COVID-19: Europe considers new strategy of accepting the virus

The idea to deal with COVID-19 in Europe is to move from crisis mode to control mode, approaching the virus in much the same way countries deal with flu or measles.

Hawaii considers COVID-19 booster shot requirement for all visitors

During an interview on Honolulu Star Advertiser’s “Spotlight Hawaii” last week, Gov. David Ige said he was considering requiring booster shots for all visitors to the islands as cases of COVID-19 surge.

Carhartt defends COVID-19 vaccine mandate, citing workplace safety

Carhartt said its COVID-19 mandate is to protect its workforce. The company stands behind the policy despite backlash from some people.

Starbucks ending employee vaccine mandate after Supreme Court ruling

Starbucks is no longer requiring its U.S. workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, reversing a policy it announced earlier this month.

Family of Banner Health nurse who came down with COVID-19 say they are concerned with new work policy

Michelle Barron, who was vaccinated, contracted COVID-19 in December 2021, and as she recovers from the virus, her family is concerned over Banner Health's new policy that allows some workers with COVID-19 to return to work.

'Like witnessing a miracle': Georgia woman gives birth after nearly 5-month battle with COVID-19

Sheenah Berry didn't think she needed the COVID-19 vaccine until she got pregnant. Then, before she could get her shots, the Rex, Georgia woman caught the coronavirus that would hospitalize her for more than 4 months.

COVID-19 smell and taste loss may have genetic link, study suggests

Researchers are trying to figure out why some COVID-19 patients lose their sense of taste and smell, and a new study suggests it may be because of a genetic link.

CDC encourages N95, KN95 masks to stop COVID-19 spread amid omicron surge

N95 or KN95 masks are being recommended by the CDC over cloth masks to ward off the omicron variant. Here are the benefits and when you should wear one.