AAP: Child COVID-19 cases hit highest level since pandemic’s start
“COVID-19 cases among US children have reached the highest case count ever reported since the start of the pandemic," the American Academy of Pediatrics said.
“COVID-19 cases among US children have reached the highest case count ever reported since the start of the pandemic," the American Academy of Pediatrics said.
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey creating new benefit program for parents negatively impacted by school closure
Gov. Ducey's Opening For Learning Recovery Benefit Program aims to provide money to parents who may face financial and educational barriers because of a school closure. 'We are making sure parents and families have options if a school closes its doors,' Gov. Ducey said.
Gov. Ducey's Opening For Learning Recovery Benefit Program aims to provide money to parents who may face financial and educational barriers because of a school closure. 'We are making sure parents and families have options if a school closes its doors,' Gov. Ducey said.
Milwaukee police, security at COVID testing sites after altercations
The Milwaukee Police Department and security companies are providing COVID-19 test site security after reports of some altercations and line cutting.
The Milwaukee Police Department and security companies are providing COVID-19 test site security after reports of some altercations and line cutting.
Biden urges schools to remain open amid COVID-19 case surge, orders 20M antiviral pills
“We know that our kids can be safe when in school,” President Joe Biden said from the White House. “That’s why I believe schools should stay open.”
“We know that our kids can be safe when in school,” President Joe Biden said from the White House. “That’s why I believe schools should stay open.”
COVID-19 cases surging but health experts say focus should be on hospitalizations, deaths
The explosive increase in U.S. coronavirus case counts is raising alarm, but some experts believe the focus should instead be on COVID-19 hospital admissions. And those aren’t climbing as fast. Each measurement has its value, health experts say.
The explosive increase in U.S. coronavirus case counts is raising alarm, but some experts believe the focus should instead be on COVID-19 hospital admissions. And those aren’t climbing as fast. Each measurement has its value, health experts say.
OC Deputy DA, vocal critic of vaccine mandates, dies of COVID-19
Orange County Deputy District Attorney Kelly Ernby has died of COVID-19. Ernby was an outspoken critic of COVID vaccine mandates on a number of occasions.
Orange County Deputy District Attorney Kelly Ernby has died of COVID-19. Ernby was an outspoken critic of COVID vaccine mandates on a number of occasions.
1st case of omicron variant detected on Navajo Nation
The latest numbers pushed the number of cases on the Navajo Nation at 41,657 since the pandemic began.
The latest numbers pushed the number of cases on the Navajo Nation at 41,657 since the pandemic began.
LAUSD: All students, teachers must show proof of negative COVID-19 test before returning to campus
LAUSD says all students and staff – regardless of their vaccination status – must show proof of a negative COVID-19 test before returning to campus.
LAUSD says all students and staff – regardless of their vaccination status – must show proof of a negative COVID-19 test before returning to campus.
Israel detects case of 'flurona' in unvaccinated pregnant woman
'Flurona' has been detected in an unvaccinated pregnant woman in Israel. It's believed to be one of the first documented cases of an individual infected with both the flu and COVID-19.
'Flurona' has been detected in an unvaccinated pregnant woman in Israel. It's believed to be one of the first documented cases of an individual infected with both the flu and COVID-19.
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.
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."
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.