Why are so many vaccinated people getting COVID-19 lately?
People might mistakenly think the COVID-19 vaccines will completely block infection, but the shots are mainly designed to prevent severe illness, says Louis Mansky, a virus researcher at the University of Minnesota.
Can you catch Covid twice? Doctor explains likelihood of double covid infection
"Just because you get one strain of the virus doesn't mean can't get another one," Dr. Shajahan said. "If you had Covid, you might think you're good but keep in mind this virus is still around and if it’s around, it can still continue to mutate."
CES 2022: Tech's biggest event returns after hiatus caused by COVID-19 pandemic
Is anyone going to CES this year? A long-simmering question in the tech world will finally get its answer as one of the world’s biggest gadget shows returns to the Las Vegas strip after a hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Arizona sees over 14,000 new virus cases, most in a year as testing demand spikes
Arizona health officials on Jan. 3 reported the highest number of new COVID-19 in exactly a year.
COVID-19 hits ‘The View’ after co-hosts test positive over holiday hiatus
The talk show revealed co-hosts Whoopi Goldberg and Sunny Hostin tested positive for COVID-19 while other co-hosts said the illness also interrupted their winter break.
FDA expands Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster for ages 12 to 15
The FDA expanded Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine booster for kids as young as 12. Final approval from the CDC is still needed.
'Absolutely been a huge inconvenience': Flight delays, cancellations continue in Phoenix, across the nation
Airports across the nation, including Phoenix's Sky Harbor, are experiencing delays and cancellations brought on by many factors, including staffing shortages caused by the fast spread of the omicron variant.
How will pandemic end? Despite omicron, COVID-19 will become endemic
Experts say the COVID-19 pandemic will eventually end, even if omicron is complicating the question of when. But it won’t be like flipping a switch.
As Arizona students, staff return from winter break, districts work to adapt to COVID-19 spike
Across Arizona and much of the nation, students and staff are heading back to the classroom following winter break, but health leaders are worried that it's only going to lead to much more COVID-19 cases.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin tests positive for COVID-19
"I tested positive this morning for COVID-19," he tweeted Sunday evening, adding that he was vaccinated and received his COVID-19 booster in October.
Schools adapt for return from break as COVID-19 cases surge
Mask requirements are returning in some school districts that had dropped them. Some are planning to vastly ramp up virus testing among students and staff. And a small number of school systems are switching to remote learning — for just a short while, educators hope.
United, Spirit airlines to temporarily increase pay for pilots
Airlines are having to increase pay for employees amid a wave of cancellations due to staff shortages as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the travel industry.
CDC considering COVID-19 test requirement for asymptomatic, Fauci says
Top federal health officials are looking to add a negative test along with its five-day isolation restrictions for asymptomatic Americans who catch the coronavirus.
86% of restaurants, bars waiting for COVID-19 relief could close, IRC says
The Independent Restaurant Coalition is asking for Congress to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund to help restaurants and bars still struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.
US colleges opting for online classes amid omicron surge
Amid a wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant, dozens of colleges are making plans to move classes online for at least the first week of the semester.
Kyrene Unified School District to require face masks, citing COVID-19 surge
Kyrene School District announced that schools would be requiring masks indoors on all campuses and district facilities starting Jan. 3.
Newsmaker Saturday - Doug Ducey
FOX 10's John Hook talks to Arizona Governor Doug Ducey about COVID-19 cases in the state, vaccines, and his opposition to mask mandates.
Arizona reports another big jump of COVID cases, 125 deaths
The state reported additional 8,220 cases as Arizona’s pandemic totals increased to 1,389,708 cases and 24,354 deaths, according to the Department of Health Services’ coronavirus dashboard.
Arizona court upholds decision to not release COVID-19-related medical records
J.D. Ball of Scottsdale represented himself in a lawsuit against the Arizona Department of Health Services after it refused to provide him with documents he requested concerning the coronavirus outbreak.
Happy New Year! NYC ushers in 2022 with Times Square ball drop
A scaled-back crowd will embrace the new year — and bid good riddance to another pandemic-marred 12 months — at the annual New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square.