Royal Caribbean, Norwegian cancel cruises amid omicron outbreak fears
Royal Caribbean Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line announced the cancellation of some voyages amid the spread of omicron and “ongoing travel restrictions.”
Arizona Supreme Court explains why it tossed budget bills
Last month, the Arizona Supreme Court unanimously upheld a ruling that found the Arizona Legislature violated the state constitution by including new laws banning school mask mandates in unrelated budget bills.
6-year-old with epilepsy battling COVID-19 at Phoenix Children's for two weeks
A 6-year-old with epilepsy has been battling COVID-19 in Phoenix Children's Hospital for the last two weeks, even though she had just recently been vaccinated.
COVID-19 protocols: ASU will require masks indoors and a test to return to campus
Wearing a mask will be part of the spring semester at Arizona State University as coronavirus infections surge. FOX 10's Matt Galka has the details on how people are dealing with college life during the pandemic.
Virus-related ER visits in Arizona up as more seek COVID-19 tests
Virus-related emergency room visits have set a pandemic record in Arizona, where hospitals are crowded and cases are up even though deaths from COVID-19 have tapered off a bit.
What type of face mask is best amid the recent omicron surge
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says to pick masks with two or more layers and a nose wire to prevent air from leaking out the top.
Cruise ship with small number of asymptomatic, positive patients docked in San Francisco
Princess Cruises sent an email stating that they randomly tested 25% of the roughly 700 passengers and board and found that 12 were positive with coronavirus, and all had no or mild symptoms. The ship was filled to about one third of capacity.
Record weekly COVID-19 cases reported worldwide but fewer deaths, WHO says
The World Health Organization noted a 71% increase from the previous 7-day period that the U.N. health agency likened to a “tsunami.”
2 tigers at ZooTampa test positive for COVID-19
The 16-year-old and 7-year-old tigers were tested for the virus after showing mild respiratory symptoms.
New COVID-19 variant named IHU discovered in France
A new COVID-19 variant named IHU has been detected in France
What is the new IHU variant found in France?
A new COVID-19 variant IHU has been detected in France. Here is what you need to know about it.
Coronavirus cases, hospitalizations and deaths increase in Arizona; experts say omicron behind latest surge
Arizona has the fourth-highest COVID-19 death rate among U.S. states, with 334 deaths per 100,000 of population, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Parents spent more quality time with their kids during COVID-19 pandemic's start, survey finds
A new report from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that parents shared more meals and spent more quality time together with their children at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic than they had in previous years.
Family delays Christmas, comes together for Arizona triage nurse as she battles COVID-19
As an emergency room nurse in Arizona battles COVID-19, members of her family are delaying Christmas and coming together to support her battle.
Student absentee rates rise amid Arizona COVID-19 virus surge
Higher than normal student absentee rates were reported Jan. 5 in metro Phoenix, where many school districts resumed classes even as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations surged across Arizona.
Houston-based online memorial COVID-19 Wall of Memories honored on launch date anniversary
On Tuesday, the city of Houston recognized the virtual memorial with a proclamation that January 4th would be known as COVID-19 Wall of Memories Day. The website was also selected to be part of the U.S. Library of Congress.
Yale students must quarantine on campus amid COVID-19 surge, encouraged not to eat at local restaurants
For meals, students have access to 'grab-and-go' food from the school or may order curbside pickup.
Sundance Film Festival cancels in-person events amid COVID-19 surge
Sundance Film Festival organizers said they wanted to move events online because of the surge in COVID-19 cases.
2022 Grammy Awards postponed amid Omicron surge
The Recording Academy announced Music's Biggest Night has been postponed due to the uncertainty of the Omicron variant.
‘Flurona’: What you need to know about the flu, COVID-19 dual illness
Cases of “flurona,” which is the casual term to describe a patient diagnosed with COVID-19 and influenza at the same time, are popping up in the United States.