Arizona’s largest lab bolstering COVID-19 test operation
After a record-breaking day last week of COVID-19 tests, officials at Sonora Quest Laboratories said Tuesday that Arizona’s largest diagnostic testing lab will expand its operation and be able to take on thousands more samples.
After a record-breaking day last week of COVID-19 tests, officials at Sonora Quest Laboratories said Tuesday that Arizona’s largest diagnostic testing lab will expand its operation and be able to take on thousands more samples.
Arizona COVID-19 spread: 'Not yet at the omicron peak,' Banner Health official says
As of Jan. 11, health officials say Arizona still hasn't reached its peak in cases and deaths amid the spread of the omicron variant. Cases and deaths are expected to spike after the holidays and celebrations ringing in 2022.
As of Jan. 11, health officials say Arizona still hasn't reached its peak in cases and deaths amid the spread of the omicron variant. Cases and deaths are expected to spike after the holidays and celebrations ringing in 2022.
Fauci Senate hearing on pandemic gets testy: ‘What a moron’
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert, angrily accused Senator Rand Paul of making false accusations that are leading to threats against him -- all to raise political cash.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert, angrily accused Senator Rand Paul of making false accusations that are leading to threats against him -- all to raise political cash.
Family accuses employer of making their loved one work on-site despite pleas to work remotely
A family is accusing a Riverside County employer of not letting their beloved family member with pre-existing conditions work remotely during a COVID-19 surge. He died in February 2021.
A family is accusing a Riverside County employer of not letting their beloved family member with pre-existing conditions work remotely during a COVID-19 surge. He died in February 2021.
UCSF researchers: Binax home tests highly accurate in detecting omicron
Researchers at UCSF said the Binax home test is effective in detecting omicron.
Researchers at UCSF said the Binax home test is effective in detecting omicron.
Health officials let COVID-infected nurses and healthcare workers keep working
California health authorities announced over the weekend that hospital staff members who test positive but are symptom-free can continue working. Some hospitals in Rhode Island and Arizona have likewise told employees they can stay on the job if they have no symptoms or just mild ones.
California health authorities announced over the weekend that hospital staff members who test positive but are symptom-free can continue working. Some hospitals in Rhode Island and Arizona have likewise told employees they can stay on the job if they have no symptoms or just mild ones.
US finalizing plans to ship free COVID-19 tests via USPS, shares 1st contracts
The White House is finalizing plans to ship free at-home COVID-19 tests to Americans nationwide and has awarded its first contracts as part of this pledge.
The White House is finalizing plans to ship free at-home COVID-19 tests to Americans nationwide and has awarded its first contracts as part of this pledge.
Pfizer: Omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine human trials to begin late January
Pfizer confirmed it plans to start human trials of its omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine later this month, potentially making it available to the public as soon as March.
Pfizer confirmed it plans to start human trials of its omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine later this month, potentially making it available to the public as soon as March.
Vitalant to enter blood donors for $5k drawing amid blood shortage in Arizona due to omicron, other factors
Officials with blood services organization Vitalant say their blood levels are at their lowest in two years, and they are rolling out a drawing to get more people to donate blood.
Officials with blood services organization Vitalant say their blood levels are at their lowest in two years, and they are rolling out a drawing to get more people to donate blood.
Some COVID-19 testing sites closing due to staff infections as demand continues to increase in Phoenix
Embry Health is forced to sporadically close some COVID-19 testing sites due to staff catching the virus. These temporary closures come as testing is at a high during a post-holiday surge in Arizona.
Embry Health is forced to sporadically close some COVID-19 testing sites due to staff catching the virus. These temporary closures come as testing is at a high during a post-holiday surge in Arizona.
Private insurers to cover home COVID-19 tests starting Saturday
Under the new policy, Americans will be able to either purchase home testing kits for free under their insurance or submit receipts for the tests for reimbursement, up to the monthly per-person limit.
Under the new policy, Americans will be able to either purchase home testing kits for free under their insurance or submit receipts for the tests for reimbursement, up to the monthly per-person limit.
Arizona sees 13,937 new coronavirus cases, more hospitalizations
The state coronavirus dashboard found on Jan. 10 that 2,765 patients are hospitalized for confirmed or suspected cases of the virus.
The state coronavirus dashboard found on Jan. 10 that 2,765 patients are hospitalized for confirmed or suspected cases of the virus.
COVID-19 testing remains in high demand in Phoenix
Coronavirus testing remains in high demand in the Valley and Embry Health, one of the largest testing providers, says they hit a new record high for testing. But as the demand has surged, some testing sites on Jan. 10 had to be closed. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports.
Coronavirus testing remains in high demand in the Valley and Embry Health, one of the largest testing providers, says they hit a new record high for testing. But as the demand has surged, some testing sites on Jan. 10 had to be closed. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports.
T cells from common colds may help protect against COVID-19, study suggests
T cells generated from the common cold may help protect against COVID-19, a new study found. But researchers stressed that "no one should rely on this alone."
T cells generated from the common cold may help protect against COVID-19, a new study found. But researchers stressed that "no one should rely on this alone."
CDC guidelines: When is the best time to get tested for COVID-19 after exposure?
With COVID-19 cases rising related to the omicron variant, the CDC explains the best time to get tested for the virus after exposure.
With COVID-19 cases rising related to the omicron variant, the CDC explains the best time to get tested for the virus after exposure.
Amid new surge in cases, Dignity Health to allow employees experiencing mild COVID-19 symptoms to keep working
Dignity Health, a major health care provider in Arizona, has announced it will allow employees who are only experiencing mild COVID symptoms or are asymptomatic to keep working at its facilities, as the state experiences a new, omicron-fueled surge in cases.
Dignity Health, a major health care provider in Arizona, has announced it will allow employees who are only experiencing mild COVID symptoms or are asymptomatic to keep working at its facilities, as the state experiences a new, omicron-fueled surge in cases.
Pregnant state lawmaker expresses concerns over lack of COVID-19 safety measures at the Arizona State Capitol
As a new legislative session is set to start in Arizona, one pregnant state lawmaker is concerned over relaxed COVID-19 safety protocols at the State Capitol.
As a new legislative session is set to start in Arizona, one pregnant state lawmaker is concerned over relaxed COVID-19 safety protocols at the State Capitol.
Falcons owner Arthur Blank to miss Sunday's game due to positive COVID-19 test
Falcons team owner Arthur Blank has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the team's final game of the regular season.
Falcons team owner Arthur Blank has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the team's final game of the regular season.
COVID sick time: Stay home or work? Omicron poses conundrum
Millions of workers whose jobs don’t provide paid sick days are having to choose between their health and their paycheck as the omicron variant of COVID-19 rages across the nation.
Millions of workers whose jobs don’t provide paid sick days are having to choose between their health and their paycheck as the omicron variant of COVID-19 rages across the nation.
Georgia woman gets prison time for COVID relief fraud
Federal prosecutors say 49-year-old Hunter VanPelt of Roswell submitted six false loan applications to the Paycheck Protection Program from April to June 2020. She allegedly requested a total of more than $7.9 million and received more than $6 million.
Federal prosecutors say 49-year-old Hunter VanPelt of Roswell submitted six false loan applications to the Paycheck Protection Program from April to June 2020. She allegedly requested a total of more than $7.9 million and received more than $6 million.