Newsmaker Saturday - Dr. Joshua LaBaer, Sarah Porter
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Newsmaker Saturday - Dr. Joshua LaBaer, Sarah Porter

Part 1: FOX 10's John Hook talks to Dr. Joshua LaBaer, Executive Director of the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University about the COVID-19 omicron variant. Part 2: Sarah Porter, Director of the Kyl Center for Water Policy, discusses the pros and cons of Pacific ocean desalination to create clean drinking water in Arizona.

Part 1: FOX 10's John Hook talks to Dr. Joshua LaBaer, Executive Director of the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University about the COVID-19 omicron variant. Part 2: Sarah Porter, Director of the Kyl Center for Water Policy, discusses the pros and cons of Pacific ocean desalination to create clean drinking water in Arizona.

COVID-19 case count remains high in Arizona, expert says we're getting close to herd immunity

COVID-19 case count remains high in Arizona, expert says we're getting close to herd immunity

Arizona has seen a huge spike in COVID-19 cases this week, but hopefully, this will be the beginning of the end to the public health emergency phase of the pandemic. FOX 10's Irene Snyder reports.

Arizona has seen a huge spike in COVID-19 cases this week, but hopefully, this will be the beginning of the end to the public health emergency phase of the pandemic. FOX 10's Irene Snyder reports.

Study: Wearing a mask makes you more attractive

Study: Wearing a mask makes you more attractive

A recent study found that during the COVID-19 pandemic, wearing a mask actually increases your attractiveness.

A recent study found that during the COVID-19 pandemic, wearing a mask actually increases your attractiveness.

Novak Djokovic continues deportation fight from detention

Novak Djokovic continues deportation fight from detention

A Federal Court hearing has been scheduled for Sunday, a day before the men’s No. 1-ranked tennis player and nine-time Australian Open champion is due to begin his title defense at the first Grand Slam tennis tournament of the year.

A Federal Court hearing has been scheduled for Sunday, a day before the men’s No. 1-ranked tennis player and nine-time Australian Open champion is due to begin his title defense at the first Grand Slam tennis tournament of the year.

As omicron cases surge, so do breakthrough infections

As omicron cases surge, so do breakthrough infections

A fully vaccinated East Atlanta man recently contracted a breakthrough infection, likely caused by the highly contagious omicron variant.

A fully vaccinated East Atlanta man recently contracted a breakthrough infection, likely caused by the highly contagious omicron variant.

Omicron COVID-19 takes toll on US sanitation workers, delaying garbage, recycling pickup

Omicron COVID-19 takes toll on US sanitation workers, delaying garbage, recycling pickup

The omicron variant is sickening so many sanitation workers around the U.S. that some cities have had to delay or suspend garbage and recycling pickup, angering residents shocked that governments can’t perform this most basic of functions.

The omicron variant is sickening so many sanitation workers around the U.S. that some cities have had to delay or suspend garbage and recycling pickup, angering residents shocked that governments can’t perform this most basic of functions.

CDC encourages more Americans to consider N95, KN95 face masks

CDC encourages more Americans to consider N95, KN95 face masks

U.S. health officials on Friday encouraged more Americans to wear the kind of N95 or KN95 masks used by healthcare workers to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

U.S. health officials on Friday encouraged more Americans to wear the kind of N95 or KN95 masks used by healthcare workers to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Free at-home COVID tests: Website to start accepting orders Jan. 19

Free at-home COVID tests: Website to start accepting orders Jan. 19

After facing heavy criticism last month for not securing enough tests for Americans, the Biden administration has launched a website that will allow households to order at-home test kits — starting Jan. 19.

After facing heavy criticism last month for not securing enough tests for Americans, the Biden administration has launched a website that will allow households to order at-home test kits — starting Jan. 19.

US students hold walkouts amid omicron surge, calling for more stringent measures

US students hold walkouts amid omicron surge, calling for more stringent measures

U.S. students have held or planned walkouts this week across the country to lobby for more remote learning and other measures amid a surge of COVID cases.

U.S. students have held or planned walkouts this week across the country to lobby for more remote learning and other measures amid a surge of COVID cases.

Arizona doctors group: COVID-19 ‘buckling’ health care system

Arizona doctors group: COVID-19 ‘buckling’ health care system

"Experts are forecasting the current surge has not yet peaked, and our healthcare system cannot take much more," the statewide physician group’s president, Dr. Miriam Anand, said in a statement.

"Experts are forecasting the current surge has not yet peaked, and our healthcare system cannot take much more," the statewide physician group’s president, Dr. Miriam Anand, said in a statement.

Treasury: Arizona risks COVID-19 relief funds over anti-mask mandate rules

Treasury: Arizona risks COVID-19 relief funds over anti-mask mandate rules

At issue are two state programs that are meant to help schools and students but that direct funding away from jurisdictions with mask requirements.

At issue are two state programs that are meant to help schools and students but that direct funding away from jurisdictions with mask requirements.

Teacher shortages: School districts ask staff members, others to fill in as substitutes

Teacher shortages: School districts ask staff members, others to fill in as substitutes

U.S. school districts are asking staff members and others to fill in as substitute teachers to keep classrooms running because of staffing shortages amid the pandemic.

U.S. school districts are asking staff members and others to fill in as substitute teachers to keep classrooms running because of staffing shortages amid the pandemic.

US omicron peak: Fauci predicts steep drop in cases toward 'end of January'

US omicron peak: Fauci predicts steep drop in cases toward 'end of January'

Dr. Anthony Fauci cautiously predicted the U.S. omicron wave could soon start to noticeably decline “as we get to the end of January.”

Dr. Anthony Fauci cautiously predicted the U.S. omicron wave could soon start to noticeably decline “as we get to the end of January.”

Novak Djokovic: Visa revoked for 2nd time in Australia, faces deportation

Novak Djokovic: Visa revoked for 2nd time in Australia, faces deportation

Novak Djokovic faces deportation again after Australia revoked his visa for a second time ahead of the Australian Open. His lawyers are expected to appeal.

Novak Djokovic faces deportation again after Australia revoked his visa for a second time ahead of the Australian Open. His lawyers are expected to appeal.

2nd Arizona legislator reports having COVID-19 since session started

2nd Arizona legislator reports having COVID-19 since session started

Tucson Democrat Daniel Hernandez Jr. says he has tested positive for COVID-19. Democratic Rep. Marcelino Quiñonez, D-Phoenix, announced he was infected with COVID-19.

Tucson Democrat Daniel Hernandez Jr. says he has tested positive for COVID-19. Democratic Rep. Marcelino Quiñonez, D-Phoenix, announced he was infected with COVID-19.

Biden urges employers to 'do the right thing' after Supreme Court blocks vaccine mandate

Biden urges employers to 'do the right thing' after Supreme Court blocks vaccine mandate

President Biden appealed to U.S. companies “to do the right thing to protect Americans’ health and economy” after the Supreme Court blocked the vaccine mandate.

President Biden appealed to U.S. companies “to do the right thing to protect Americans’ health and economy” after the Supreme Court blocked the vaccine mandate.