Omicron could be headed for a rapid drop in Britain, US

Scientists are seeing signals that COVID-19′s alarming omicron wave may have peaked in Britain and is about to do the same in the U.S., at which point cases may start dropping off dramatically.

Arizona mask mandate being pushed by some community leaders amid omicron surge

Some Arizona leaders are rallying together to ask Gov. Ducey to require mask-wearing across the state as we're reaching record highs of cases during the omicron surge.

State Rep says Covid deaths in long-term facilities expected to be 30% higher in auditor's report

The revelation comes as Johnson released a statement regarding the report Wednesday evening. Johnson (R-Wayland) is the chair of the House Oversight Committee and said that residents deserve to know the truth.

Deer Valley Unified moves some classes back online due to staffing shortage

The Deer Valley Unified School District has converted some classes to online learning as Arizona is experiencing a steady increase in COVID-19 cases, forcing some school staff members to stay home.

Arizona health officials say ‘mild’ omicron still a risk

Hospital officials and public health experts in Arizona are warning against dismissing omicron because of its reputation for being a less severe COVID-19 variant.

CDC director on face-covering guidance: ‘Any mask is better than no mask’

The CDC is still mulling over whether to recommend higher quality face masks amid the recent surge in COVID-19 cases from the highly contagious omicron variant.

How to find at-home COVID-19 tests: Websites track availability as demand surges

At-home COVID tests are this year’s hottest item, and websites that normally keep track of everything from the elusive PS5 to children’s toys are now helping people find the test kits amidst a surge in demand.

Deer Valley Unified moves some classes back online due to staffing shortage
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The Deer Valley Unified School District says it had to temporarily convert about a dozen classrooms to virtual learning due to lack of staffing caused by the COVID-19 surge.

Boris Johnson apologizes for attending Downing Street BYOB party during UK lockdown

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson apologized for attending a “bring your own booze” garden party at his office, though he said that he had considered it a work event.

Inflation surges in December to highest rate since 1982

Prices paid by U.S. consumers jumped 7% in December from a year earlier, the highest inflation rate since 1982 and the latest evidence that rising costs for food, rent and other necessities are heightening the financial pressures on America's households.

Biden administration to send schools additional 10M COVID-19 tests per month

The White House said it will send 5 million rapid COVID-19 tests and 5 million lab-based PCR tests to schools each month in an effort to keep them open.

UArizona faculty, staff members want remote teaching option amid COVID-19 surge

Over 150 faculty members and instructors with the University of Arizona have signed an open letter to the school's provost, staying they want online teaching as an option amid a new, omicron-fueled surge in COVID-19 cases.