Arizona health officials confirm omicron variant in Maricopa, Yavapai counties
Arizona health officials say the COVID-19 omicron variant has been detected in at least two counties, Yavapai and Maricopa.
Shrinking capacity forcing some Arizona hospitals to reevaluate surgical schedules
Data from the Arizona Department of Health Services shows 96% of intensive care unit beds are full, leaving about 70 beds open statewide. Dignity Health says they are working to improve capacity and are evaluating surgeries daily. Elective surgeries were paused statewide earlier this year by an executive order, but that order was ended.
Smelling cat urine, chronic pain, and extreme fatigue: my experience with long-haul Covid
It's been more than seven months since Maurielle Lue was released from the hospital after recovering from COVID-19, but her long-haul symptoms have persisted well past the original illness. This is her story.
Arizona reports 2,391 new COVID-19 cases but no deaths
The state coronavirus dashboard on Dec. 13 reported 2,391 additional confirmed cases. But there were no new virus-related deaths.
Newsmaker Saturday - Congresswoman Debbie Lesko & Dr. Richard Carmona
This week on Newsmaker Saturday, we check in with Congresswoman Debbie Lesko. Plus, we talk with Dr. Richard Carmona to find out more about the Omicron variant that has now been detected in Arizona.
South African president tests positive for COVID-19, has mild symptoms
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is self-isolating in Cape Town and is being monitored by the South African Military Health Service.
Arizona: Over 3,000 new COVID-19 cases for 12th day in a row
The 3,231 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases pushed Arizona’s total to 1,316,189 since the pandemic began with 23,040 known deaths so far.
Dr. Oz says Fauci should be ‘held accountable,’ suggests he resign after ‘misleading’ Americans on COVID
"Dr. Anthony Fauci has lost the faith and confidence of the American people," Oz said. "It’s time for a new face talking to the American people, one that is more trusted."
Omicron variant appearing milder than delta, South African doctors say
In the two weeks since omicron first was reported in Southern Africa, other doctors have shared similar stories. All caution that it will take many more weeks to collect enough data to be sure, their observations and the early evidence offer some clues.
Arizona reports 3,775 additional COVID cases, 74 more deaths
The updated figures posted on the Department of Health Services’ coronavirus dashboard increased Arizona’s pandemic totals to 1,312,958 cases and 23,021 deaths.
Navajo president: Tribe can’t afford a large COVID-19 surge
Navajo Nation officials reported an additional 61 confirmed infections Friday and one more death. The total number of deaths now stands at 1,558.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court throws out mask mandate for schools
Pennsylvania schoolchildren may soon be attending classes unmasked under a state Supreme Court ruling Friday that threw out the Wolf administration's statewide mandate that face coverings be worn inside K-12 school buildings.
New York indoor mask mandate for places without vaccine requirement
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued an indoor mask mandate Friday for all public places that do not require proof of vaccination.
West Valley COVID-19 vaccination activist dies from breakthrough case
Linda Cutright was fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to her family, but suffered a breakthrough case that later took her life.
Scientists seek COVID-19 origin nearly 2 years into pandemic
Nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the origin of the virus tormenting the world remains shrouded in mystery.
Google, Ford, other companies delay return-to-work plans amid omicron cases
Google and Ford are among those once again delaying their return-to-office plans, while other businesses whose workers are already back to the office are considering adding extra precautions like masks and COVID-19 testing.
Arizona reports 3,924 additional COVID-19 cases, 93 more deaths
The additional 3,924 cases and 93 deaths increased the state’s pandemic totals to 1,309,184 cases and 22,947 deaths, according to the Department of Health Services’ coronavirus dashboard.
Bar, fitness club appear to be threatened by same anti-vaxxer in Marin County
Authorities are investigating arson threats against two Marin County businesses, targeted because of their COVID vaccination requirements. Both a bar and a fitness club appear to have been singled out by the same person.
Navajo Nation: No COVID-19 deaths for 4th time in 5-day span
The latest numbers pushed the tribe’s total cases since the pandemic began to 40,334.
In US, more than 200 million people now fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Over 200 million people in the U.S. — or about 60% of the total population — are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, even as cases and hospitalizations climb.