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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
COVID-19 in pictures: Photographer captures air travel’s contrast in 2020, 2021
Aviation photographer Ryan Patterson set out to show how the COVID-19 pandemic altered air travel in 2020 and 2021 with the click of his camera.
Aviation photographer Ryan Patterson set out to show how the COVID-19 pandemic altered air travel in 2020 and 2021 with the click of his camera.
Arizona reports 2,176 new COVID-19 cases, no deaths
The latest numbers released on Dec. 20 push the state’s pandemic totals to 1,338,982 cases and 23,519 known deaths.
The latest numbers released on Dec. 20 push the state’s pandemic totals to 1,338,982 cases and 23,519 known deaths.
CDC data: Omicron now dominant COVID-19 variant in US
Omicron has raced ahead of other variants and is now the dominant version of the coronavirus in the U.S. Federal health officials said Monday that omicron accounted for an estimated 73% of new infections last week.
Omicron has raced ahead of other variants and is now the dominant version of the coronavirus in the U.S. Federal health officials said Monday that omicron accounted for an estimated 73% of new infections last week.
Swedish company showcases microchip that can download COVID-19 passport status
A microchip technology introduced in recent years by the Stockholm-based startup, Epicenter, is being presented as a means to store one's COVID-19 vaccine passport under the skin, according to a video from the South China Post that went viral Friday.
A microchip technology introduced in recent years by the Stockholm-based startup, Epicenter, is being presented as a means to store one's COVID-19 vaccine passport under the skin, according to a video from the South China Post that went viral Friday.
Crowd boos after Trump reveals he got COVID-19 booster shot
Former President Donald Trump revealed he received a booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine, drawing boos from a crowd in Dallas. "If you don't want to take it, you shouldn't be forced to take it. No mandates," he told the crowd. “But take credit because we saved tens of millions of lives. Take credit. Don't let them take that away from you.”
Former President Donald Trump revealed he received a booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine, drawing boos from a crowd in Dallas. "If you don't want to take it, you shouldn't be forced to take it. No mandates," he told the crowd. “But take credit because we saved tens of millions of lives. Take credit. Don't let them take that away from you.”
Mesa libraries giving away free at-home COVID-19 tests
Coronavirus cases are surging across the nation and some Valley libraries are giving away free at-home COVID-19 tests -- and the demand for them is high. FOX 10's Matt Galka reports.
Coronavirus cases are surging across the nation and some Valley libraries are giving away free at-home COVID-19 tests -- and the demand for them is high. FOX 10's Matt Galka reports.
Moderna: COVID booster effective against omicron in tests, will still develop new shot
Moderna said its COVID-19 booster shot appears to provide protection against the omicron variant but it will continue developing a tweaked jab.
Moderna said its COVID-19 booster shot appears to provide protection against the omicron variant but it will continue developing a tweaked jab.
Royal Caribbean ship docked at Miami port has at least 48 cases of COVID-19, company says
Royal Caribbean officials say “98% of those that tested positive were fully vaccinated,” and were either asymptomatic or had mild symptoms.
Royal Caribbean officials say “98% of those that tested positive were fully vaccinated,” and were either asymptomatic or had mild symptoms.
Sen. Cory Booker tests positive for COVID-19, experiencing "relatively mild" symptoms
New Jersey Senator Cory Booker announced Sunday that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing "relatively mild" symptoms.
New Jersey Senator Cory Booker announced Sunday that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing "relatively mild" symptoms.
NHL halts cross-border games through Dec. 23; mulls Olympic participation
The NHL is postponing 12 games between U.S.-based teams and Canadian squads through Dec. 23. And officials are mulling participation in the Beijing Olympics.
The NHL is postponing 12 games between U.S.-based teams and Canadian squads through Dec. 23. And officials are mulling participation in the Beijing Olympics.
NBA postpones 5 more games as COVID-19 pummels sports world
The NBA has called off five games for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday because of coronavirus-related concerns.
The NBA has called off five games for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday because of coronavirus-related concerns.