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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

Omicron symptoms: Is that runny nose COVID-19 or a common cold?

How can you tell the difference between COVID-19, a common cold and the flu? Cook Children's Medical Center said it can be nearly impossible to tell without a test because the most common symptoms of the omicron variant are similar to those of a cold or the flu.

Arizona offering families up to $7k for issues stemming from school closures

The funding would go toward childcare, transportation, tutoring and school tuition needs approved by the Arizona Department of Economic Security, according to a press release from the governor's office.