Phoenix trucking company on how supply chain issues are affecting their business
Estes Express Lines, a national trucking company that makes deliveries across the state, speaks on how the ongoing supply chain issues are affecting their business during the holidays. FOX 10's Ty Brennan reports.
South Africa's COVID-19 case drop may show its omicron peak has passed
South Africa's noticeable drop in new COVID-19 cases may signal that the country's omicron-driven surge has passed its peak, medical experts say.
Arizona health expert says January could be the worst month of the COVID-19 pandemic
As the omicron variant continues to cause uncertainty, FOX 10 spoke with health expert Will Humble for more on what is happening with the new variant, and how it is impacting society almost two years after COVID-19 first emerged.
San Jose mayor pushes for mandatory booster; could be 1st in California
In what could be an unprecedented move in California, San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo said he wants to make all city employees and visitors who enter city-owned facilities, to have a booster shot or third round of vaccinations. There will surely be pushback to the plan.
COVID testing sites search part of Google, Biden partnership
Those interested in learning if they have the virus can search “free COVID test near me” to find the closest site
AP source: NHL to withdraw from Olympics after COVID surge
The NHL will withdraw from the Winter Olympics after the regular-season schedule was disrupted by coronavirus outbreaks, a person with direct knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
Police release images of suspect, witness in Phipps Plaza movie theater shooting
Police say an argument over a seat at the movie theater inside Phipps Plaza led to bullets flying and one man rushed to the hospital.
Rapid COVID-19 home tests could bring reassurance for 2021 holidays, experts say
At-home rapid COVID-19 tests could help make a family’s holiday gathering safer when combined with vaccination and boosters, experts say.
COVID-19 surge: Here’s what’s canceled or closing across the US
As the omicron variant continues to spread across the country, many events are getting canceled and businesses are closing.
Pima County reinstates indoor mask mandate as Arizona omicron cases rise
Pima County's Board of Supervisors voted to reinstate its indoor mask mandate on Dec. 21 as Arizona omicron cases rise. The county says it's seeing more cases at this time of year than it did in 2020.
Feds sending medical team to aid with COVID-19 in Arizona
The federal government is sending medical personnel to Arizona to help with the ongoing COVID-19 surge. Arizona is one of a handful of states expected to receive additional resources.
Biden pledges 500M free at-home COVID-19 tests, more hospital aid to fight omicron
President Joe Biden pledged 500 million free at-home COVID-19 tests that Americans can have shipped to them as the world races the omicron variant.
UArizona identifies 1st cases of omicron variant on campus
According to a news release, the discovery was made at about 3:30 a.m. on Dec. 21.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan tests positive for COVID-19
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan says he has tested positive for COVID-19.
GCU men's basketball game at Nevada canceled due to COVID-19
GCU's next game is scheduled for Dec. 30 against Chicago State in Phoenix.
US population shows slowest growth rate ever over first year of pandemic
Data from the U.S. Census Bureau released Tuesday showed the country's population grew at its lowest rate ever. This past year was the first time since 1937 that the nation's population grew by less than 1 million people.
DC reinstates indoor mask mandate, declares State of Emergency as COVID-19 omicron variant surges
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has reinstated the city’s mask mandate and has expanded the District’s vaccine requirements as part of a State of Emergency she declared Monday as COVID-19 cases surge nationwide due to the highly contagious omicron variant.
Those who received Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine should get Moderna or Pfizer booster shots: AZDHS
Officials with the Arizona Department of Health Services say the approximately 321,000 Arizonans who received Johnson & Johnson's single-shot COVID-19 vaccine should get a Moderna or Pfizer booster shot.
NHL shutting down from Wednesday through Saturday due to COVID: AP source
A person with direct knowledge of discussions said the NHL is beginning a league-wide shutdown Wednesday amid an increase of positive COVID-19 test results among players across the league.
Biden tests negative for COVID-19 after close contact with infected staffer
“On Monday morning, a mid-level staff member, who does not regularly have contact with the President, received a positive result for a COVID-19 test,” press secretary Jen Psaki said Monday.