A majority of vaccine skeptics plan to refuse a COVID-19 vaccine, a study suggests, and that could be a big problem
According to someestimates, 50% to 70% of Americans would need to develop immunity to COVID-19 – either naturally, or via a vaccine – in order to thwart the spread of the virus, Kristin Lunz Trujillo writes for The Conversation.
According to someestimates, 50% to 70% of Americans would need to develop immunity to COVID-19 – either naturally, or via a vaccine – in order to thwart the spread of the virus, Kristin Lunz Trujillo writes for The Conversation.
FTC warns of work-from-home scams amid COVID-19 pandemic
Promises of a big income working from home, especially when the “opportunity” involves an up-front fee or giving your credit card information, “should make you very suspicious,” the FTC says.
Promises of a big income working from home, especially when the “opportunity” involves an up-front fee or giving your credit card information, “should make you very suspicious,” the FTC says.
Advocacy group says accidental shootings by children have increased during pandemic
A gun-control advocacy group is raising the alarm about a steep increase in accidental shootings involving children.
A gun-control advocacy group is raising the alarm about a steep increase in accidental shootings involving children.
VP Pence's press secretary tests positive for coronavirus
Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary has the coronavirus, the White House said Friday, making her the second person who works at the White House complex known to test positive for the virus this week.
Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary has the coronavirus, the White House said Friday, making her the second person who works at the White House complex known to test positive for the virus this week.
Jobless rate spikes to 14.7%, highest since Great Depression
The unemployment rate could reach 16% or more. Twenty-one million jobs may have been lost in April.
The unemployment rate could reach 16% or more. Twenty-one million jobs may have been lost in April.
COVID-19 potentially sexually transmitted after researchers find virus in semen of male patients
The novel coronavirus has been discovered in the semen of infected male individuals, according to Chinese researchers, potentially raising the prospect that the virus could potentially be sexually transmitted.
The novel coronavirus has been discovered in the semen of infected male individuals, according to Chinese researchers, potentially raising the prospect that the virus could potentially be sexually transmitted.
Nordstrom in Chandler Fashion Center permanently closes due to COVID-19
A Nordstrom in Chandler Fashion Center is closing for good because of COVID-19.
A Nordstrom in Chandler Fashion Center is closing for good because of COVID-19.
Kroger to discontinue 'Hero Pay' bonus for employees working during pandemic
The union that represents Kroger grocery store workers Friday called for the company to not eliminate its $2-an-hour bonus to employees working during the pandemic, known as "Hero Pay," which is planned to end May 16.
The union that represents Kroger grocery store workers Friday called for the company to not eliminate its $2-an-hour bonus to employees working during the pandemic, known as "Hero Pay," which is planned to end May 16.
Commemorative Air Force holds VE Day flyover, saluting Arizonans fighting COVID-19
The Commemorative Air Force held a flyover in the Valley on May 8 to support Arizonans fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Commemorative Air Force held a flyover in the Valley on May 8 to support Arizonans fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
Arizona still struggling to process unemployment claims
Arizona’s social services agency continues to struggle to process unemployment claims.
Arizona’s social services agency continues to struggle to process unemployment claims.
California sheriff refuses to enforce state's coronavirus stay-at-home orders: 'Doesn't make sense anymore'
Riverside County, Calif. Sheriff Chad Bianco said Friday that he refuses to make criminals out of law-abiding business owners exercising their constitutional rights and providing for their families.
Riverside County, Calif. Sheriff Chad Bianco said Friday that he refuses to make criminals out of law-abiding business owners exercising their constitutional rights and providing for their families.
'Cruise the Zoo': You can drive your car through the Phoenix Zoo during May
Every weekend during the month of May, you can visit the Phoenix Zoo while maintaining social distancing measures amid the coronavirus.
Every weekend during the month of May, you can visit the Phoenix Zoo while maintaining social distancing measures amid the coronavirus.
Sweet Tomatoes to stay closed permanently, report says
The move will affect more than 4,000 employees who will essentially be laid off.
The move will affect more than 4,000 employees who will essentially be laid off.
Patient fear of COVID-19 is keeping them out of the ER
The number of patients seeking help in emergency rooms has dropped dramatically in recent months, and doctors are concerned. FOX 11's Araksya Karapetyan spoke with Dr. John Harold, a cardiac specialist at Cedar’s Sinai Medical Center and the board president of the American Heart Association chapter here in Los Angeles.
The number of patients seeking help in emergency rooms has dropped dramatically in recent months, and doctors are concerned. FOX 11's Araksya Karapetyan spoke with Dr. John Harold, a cardiac specialist at Cedar’s Sinai Medical Center and the board president of the American Heart Association chapter here in Los Angeles.
Minnesota surpasses 10,000 positive COVID-19 cases
Minnesota has now surpassed more than 10,000 positive cases of COVID-19. The state reported its first case of the novel coronavirus on March 6.
Minnesota has now surpassed more than 10,000 positive cases of COVID-19. The state reported its first case of the novel coronavirus on March 6.
Outbreak at Tyson plant infected 1,031 workers
The outbreak at Tyson has devastated the community. At least three Waterloo Tyson employees have died, and a fourth is in a medical coma.
The outbreak at Tyson has devastated the community. At least three Waterloo Tyson employees have died, and a fourth is in a medical coma.
Bernie Sanders, Kamala Harris and Ed Markey propose $2,000 monthly payments to Americans during pandemic
The Democratic senators introduced a bill to give $2,000 a month to many Americans during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Democratic senators introduced a bill to give $2,000 a month to many Americans during the coronavirus pandemic.
3 new tax credits offered to businesses impacted by coronavirus pandemic
The employee retention credit is designed to encourage businesses to keep employees on their payroll, the IRS says.
The employee retention credit is designed to encourage businesses to keep employees on their payroll, the IRS says.
Why farmers dump food and crops while grocery stores run dry and Americans struggle
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to wage a silent war across the country, American farmers are being forced to pour out milk, crush eggs, toss fresh fruits and vegetables, euthanize livestock and plow under perfectly robust crops
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to wage a silent war across the country, American farmers are being forced to pour out milk, crush eggs, toss fresh fruits and vegetables, euthanize livestock and plow under perfectly robust crops
Vitamin D levels may impact COVID-19 mortality rates, study claims
Researchers have discovered a strong correlation between vitamin D deficiency and mortality rates from the novel coronavirus, a new study reveals.
Researchers have discovered a strong correlation between vitamin D deficiency and mortality rates from the novel coronavirus, a new study reveals.