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
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
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
"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
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
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.
270 medical experts write open letter to Spotify calling out Joe Rogan’s ‘harmful’ COVID-19 misinformation
A cohort of medical experts have written an open letter to Spotify urging the platform to take action against Joe Rogan for spreading COVID-19 misinformation.
A cohort of medical experts have written an open letter to Spotify urging the platform to take action against Joe Rogan for spreading COVID-19 misinformation.
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 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
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
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.
As omicron continues to spread, Arizona organizations, schools are trying hard to fill job vacancies
Amid the ongoing omicron-fueled surge, COVID-19 testing organizations and schools are looking for workers to fill their job vacancies.
Amid the ongoing omicron-fueled surge, COVID-19 testing organizations and schools are looking for workers to fill their job vacancies.
Center for Covid Control to 'pause' testing nationwide after Washington location shut down
The Center for Covid Control announced it is "pausing operations" at all of its 300 testing locations until Jan. 22 after widespread reports of consumer complaints and allegations of fake tests.
The Center for Covid Control announced it is "pausing operations" at all of its 300 testing locations until Jan. 22 after widespread reports of consumer complaints and allegations of fake tests.
President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employees blocked by SCOTUS
Justices on the U.S. Supreme Court concluded that the administration overstepped its authority by seeking to impose vaccine or test rules on U.S. businesses. The ruling is expected to impact millions of people. FOX 10's Bailey Miller reports.
Justices on the U.S. Supreme Court concluded that the administration overstepped its authority by seeking to impose vaccine or test rules on U.S. businesses. The ruling is expected to impact millions of people. FOX 10's Bailey Miller reports.
Supreme Court blocks COVID-19 vaccine mandate for US businesses
The Supreme Court has stopped the Biden administration from enforcing a requirement that employees at large businesses be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing and wear a mask on the job.
The Supreme Court has stopped the Biden administration from enforcing a requirement that employees at large businesses be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing and wear a mask on the job.
Fauci: Omicron may infect 'just about everybody' but vaccinated will still fare better
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the omicron variant will likely infect most Americans, but the risk of severe illness is “very, very low” among those vaccinated and boosted.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the omicron variant will likely infect most Americans, but the risk of severe illness is “very, very low” among those vaccinated and boosted.
Biden: US to make 1 billion at-home COVID-19 tests free for Americans
President Joe Biden directed his team to double its procurement of at-home COVID-19 tests to be delivered for free to Americans, along with N95 masks.
President Joe Biden directed his team to double its procurement of at-home COVID-19 tests to be delivered for free to Americans, along with N95 masks.
Arizona passes grim coronavirus pandemic milestone with 25,000 deaths
Arizona ranks 11th among U.S. states in total virus deaths and third, behind only New York and Mississippi, with 343 deaths per 100,000 of population, according to the CDC.
Arizona ranks 11th among U.S. states in total virus deaths and third, behind only New York and Mississippi, with 343 deaths per 100,000 of population, according to the CDC.
Billie Eilish, Ye, Harry Styles to headline Coachella 2022
After a two-year hiatus due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the 2022 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is set to go on as scheduled this spring in Riverside County and will be headlined by Billie Eilish, Ye, and Harry Styles.
After a two-year hiatus due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the 2022 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is set to go on as scheduled this spring in Riverside County and will be headlined by Billie Eilish, Ye, and Harry Styles.
Delta: 8,000 employees contracted COVID-19 over past 4 weeks
Delta said nearly 11% of its workers have contracted COVID-19 over the past four weeks. It expects to suffer one more quarterly loss before travel picks up in spring and summer.
Delta said nearly 11% of its workers have contracted COVID-19 over the past four weeks. It expects to suffer one more quarterly loss before travel picks up in spring and summer.