Pima County board member proposes indoor masking mandate

A member of the Pima County Board of Supervisors wants to help curb the spread of the coronavirus by imposing a countywide mandate for people to wear masks while inside indoor public places and cannot easily social distance.

Arizona health expert says to use caution this holiday season amid COVID-19 surge: 'We are all responsible'

Dr. Ross Goldberg with Valleywise Health says to not cancel your holiday plans amid a COVID-19 surge, but to continue using caution around a large group of people, vaccinated or not.

NFL eases COVID-19 testing protocols for asymptomatic vaccinated players

The NFL and NFLPA have agreed on a more targeted testing protocol that will only require unvaccinated players and those experiencing possible symptoms of COVID-19 to be tested.

Omicron variant detected in 89 countries; WHO says cases rapidly doubling

WHO said on Saturday that omicron’s “substantial growth advantage” over the delta variant means it's likely to soon overtake delta as the dominant variant.

Court allows Biden's COVID-19 employer vaccine mandate to take effect

A federal appeals court panel has ruled that President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate for larger private employers can take effect.

Vaccine mandate: OSHA will begin issuing citations after Jan. 10

The announcement came after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth District in Cincinnati decided that President Biden's vaccine mandate for large employers could go forward.

NY single-day record for COVID cases

21,027 New Yorkers have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, the highest number since January 14.

21 heartwarming, feel-good things that happened in 2021

From small acts of kindness to awe-inspiring events, there were a lot of feel-good moments in 2021.

France:  5th wave is here, New Year's concerts and fireworks banned

“The fifth wave is here and it is here in full force,” Prime Minister Jean Castex told a news conference, adding that the fast-spreading omicron variant is expected to dominate infections in France at the start of January.

Arizona reports 3,686 additional COVID-19 cases, 143 deaths

The 3,686 additional cases and the additional deaths increased the state’s pandemic totals to 1,330,594 cases and 23,487 deaths, according to the Department of Health Services’ coronavirus dashboard.

Travel tips for the holidays
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If you have plans to fly over the next two weeks, even the slightest hiccup -- weather delays, staffing shortages, or even the omicron variant -- could ruin your holiday plans. So what can you do to protect yourself? Omar Kaywan, co-founder of Goose Insurance, has some travel tips for the holidays.

Study: Omicron variant is 'markedly resistant' to vaccine, booster shot

According to the study, existing antibody therapies like monoclonal antibody cocktails are largely ineffective against omicron, along with natural antibodies from previous infections.

Arizona governor signs executive order banning COVID-19 vaccine mandates for government employees

The order will not allow the state, counties or cities to implement requirements for their workers. It does, however, allow health care institutions to require vaccinations for their employees.

Rural Arizona hospitals seek federal help for COVID staffing

The request form submitted to FEMA shows hospitals in Kingman, Bullhead City, Yuma, Douglas, Bisbee, Sierra Vista and Willcox are in need of nurses for COVID-19 care and emergency department support.