Mill Valley family takes COVID testing to new level ahead of New Year's Eve party
A family from Mill Valley is requiring guests for their New Year's Eve house party be vaccinated, boosted and sign up for a PCR test at their house hours before the event to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
J&J COVID-19 booster found to cut omicron hospitalizations in South African study
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 booster shot was found to reduce the risk of omicron-related hospitalization by about 85%, according to a South African clinical trial.
Virus postpones Westminster Kennel Club’s annual dog show
The Westminster Kennel Club’s annual dog show has become the latest major event to be postponed or canceled.
Arizona COVID-19 testing: Where you can go and how to make an appointment
If you're experiencing symptoms or were exposed to someone with COVID-19, there are many places throughout the state of Arizona where you can get tested.
Monoclonal antibody treatments in short supply in Arizona amid COVID-19 omicron surge
Valleywise Health and Honor Health are the latest hospital networks to announce that they've stopped administering monoclonal antibody treatments amid the latest surge fueled by the omicron variant.
CDC monitors, investigates at least 73 cruise ships following COVID-19 outbreaks
As of Monday, 73 cruise ships were sailing at yellow or orange status, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Ships with orange or yellow status are currently being monitored or investigated due to suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 on board.
Should Americans cancel New Year's Eve plans? Fauci says it depends
Fauci said small gatherings are OK, but big parties are 'strongly' discouraged.
New COVID-19 cases in US hit pandemic high amid omicron surge
The seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S. was 265,427 on Tuesday, well over the previous record set in mid-January, according to Johns Hopkins.
Arizona reports 3,411 additional COVID-19 cases, 27 more deaths
The state Department of Health Services’ coronavirus dashboard reported that Arizona’s pandemic totals increased to 1,368,080 cases and 24,171 deaths.
CDC director: Omicron variant mostly mild so far
The chief of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than 40 people in the country have been found to be infected with the omicron variant so far and more than three-quarters of them had been vaccinated.
WHO: Global COVID cases up 11% last week, biggest increase in Americas
The WHO says the number of new COVID-19 cases worldwide increased by 11% last week, while newly reported deaths were down 4% globally.
Phoenix mother dies from COVID-19 on Christmas Day, leaving behind 3 kids and fiancé
On Christmas morning, Maurice Turner lost his fiancée, 30-year-old Lareesia Wright. Turner says they both caught COVID-19 in late August, despite taking the pandemic seriously.
Doctors advise against cloth masks to prevent spread of COVID-19
Doctors are advising against wearing cloth masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Instead, wear a surgical mask or N-95.
Holiday Bowl canceled, UCLA pulls out due to COVID-19
UCLA was scheduled to face North Carolina State in Tuesday's 43rd annual Holiday Bowl. Tuesday afternoon the university announced it would be unable to participate.
Arizona hospital official: Avoid New Year’s gatherings amid omicron surge
“I know this is difficult,” said Dr. Marjorie Bessel, chief clinical officer of Phoenix-based Banner Health. “We’ve been in this pandemic for two years.”
Hugh Jackman has COVID; 'Music Man' shows canceled
Hugh Jackman says he tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing cold-like symptoms. As a result, Broadway's 'The Music Man' has canceled shows through Jan. 1.
Biden revokes COVID-19 travel ban from southern African nations
The U.S. travel ban from several southern African countries is being lifted, President Joe Biden said in a proclamation.
Apple closes New York City stores to in-person shopping
The list of COVID-induced closures, cancellations, and changes continues to grow in New York City. Apple has closed its locations in the city to in-store shopping.
COVID-19 testing sites create long lines as at-home kits become scarce
In New York City, drugstores posted signs alerting customers that they sold out of tests. In Atlanta, drugstores ran out of home tests, and police shut down testing sites as traffic backed up a half-mile or more.
Embry Health to open 100 more COVID-19 testing locations, hire 500 new employees
Embry Health announced it's tested its 1.6 millionth person for COVID-19 nationwide, and that it will open 100 more testing locations and hire 500 new employees as cases are increasing.