One of Arizona's first COVID-19 patients hikes Camelback Mountain with his family, doctors
Dr. Karl Viddal hiked Camelback Mountain with loved ones and the doctors who are credited with saving his life during a two-month battle with COVID-19 in May 2020. He said he wasn't sure if the hike was something he'd ever be able to do again.
Dr. Karl Viddal hiked Camelback Mountain with loved ones and the doctors who are credited with saving his life during a two-month battle with COVID-19 in May 2020. He said he wasn't sure if the hike was something he'd ever be able to do again.
COVID-19 outbreak on cruise ship approaching New Orleans
Ten people aboard a Norwegian Cruise Line ship approaching New Orleans have tested positive for COVID-19, officials said Saturday night.
Ten people aboard a Norwegian Cruise Line ship approaching New Orleans have tested positive for COVID-19, officials said Saturday night.
Omicron variant popping up in more states as hospitals keep up with COVID-19 spike
The arrival of omicron comes as hospitals statewide continue to strain under a surge in coronavirus cases, most traced to the delta variant, along with staffing shortages.
The arrival of omicron comes as hospitals statewide continue to strain under a surge in coronavirus cases, most traced to the delta variant, along with staffing shortages.
Oregon Health Authority moves to implement 'permanent' indoor mask mandate
The medical director for the Oregon Health Authority said 'permanent...doesn’t necessarily mean permanent.'
The medical director for the Oregon Health Authority said 'permanent...doesn’t necessarily mean permanent.'
Arizona reports big two-day COVID case surge, 174 deaths
Arizona reported 6,043 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases and 174 virus deaths on Dec. 4 as the pandemic’s latest surge maintained its grip on the state.
Arizona reported 6,043 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases and 174 virus deaths on Dec. 4 as the pandemic’s latest surge maintained its grip on the state.
Belgian zoo says its 2 very runny-nosed hippos have COVID-19
A Belgian zoo says that a pair of hippopotamuses in its care have been placed in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19.
A Belgian zoo says that a pair of hippopotamuses in its care have been placed in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19.
Omicron variant: Pfizer running ‘neutralization tests’ with its COVID-19 vaccine
Companies Pfizer and BioNTech are currently running tests in response to the rapidly spreading omicron variant with data likely available in the coming weeks.
Companies Pfizer and BioNTech are currently running tests in response to the rapidly spreading omicron variant with data likely available in the coming weeks.
Arizona couple speaks out after learning man passed COVID-19 onto his pets
Max Kraust said he caught COVID-19 in March 2021, and his wife discovered that the family's dog and cat started having similar symptoms at around the same time Max fell ill.
Max Kraust said he caught COVID-19 in March 2021, and his wife discovered that the family's dog and cat started having similar symptoms at around the same time Max fell ill.
First Georgia case of omicron variant identified, quarantined in New Jersey
A Georgia resident who is currently in New Jersey has tested positive for the omicron variant of COVID-19, the Georgia Department of Public Health announced late Friday.
A Georgia resident who is currently in New Jersey has tested positive for the omicron variant of COVID-19, the Georgia Department of Public Health announced late Friday.
Omicron COVID-19 variant detected in Nebraska, Utah
Much remains unknown about the omicron variant, including whether it is more contagious, as some health authorities suspect, whether it can thwart vaccines and whether it makes people as sick as the original strain.
Much remains unknown about the omicron variant, including whether it is more contagious, as some health authorities suspect, whether it can thwart vaccines and whether it makes people as sick as the original strain.
First 3 cases of Omicron variant identified in Maryland, Gov. Hogan confirms
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced on Friday that state health officials have confirmed the first three cases of the COVID-19 Omicron variant in the state.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced on Friday that state health officials have confirmed the first three cases of the COVID-19 Omicron variant in the state.
Omicron variant: South Africa may offer glimpse into the future
The new omicron variant appears to be driving a dramatic surge in South Africa, providing the world a glimpse of where the pandemic might be headed.
The new omicron variant appears to be driving a dramatic surge in South Africa, providing the world a glimpse of where the pandemic might be headed.
Long-term COVID-19 smell, taste loss could impact millions, researchers say
As COVID-19 continues to spread, researchers say a significant number of people worldwide may face a long-term or even permanent loss of smell and taste as more become infected.
As COVID-19 continues to spread, researchers say a significant number of people worldwide may face a long-term or even permanent loss of smell and taste as more become infected.
Israel health officials confirm 7 omicron COVID-19 cases, 27 others suspected
Israel's Health Ministry says it has confirmed seven cases of the new omicron variant of the coronavirus, stoking fears of a pending surge in infections.
Israel's Health Ministry says it has confirmed seven cases of the new omicron variant of the coronavirus, stoking fears of a pending surge in infections.
FDA expands emergency use of 2 COVID-19 monoclonal antibody treatments to infants
Monoclonal antibodies are proteins made in a lab which copy the human immune system’s ability to fight off harmful pathogens such as the novel coronavirus, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Monoclonal antibodies are proteins made in a lab which copy the human immune system’s ability to fight off harmful pathogens such as the novel coronavirus, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Biden administration extends mask mandate for public transit through March
The Biden administration is extending a federal mask mandate for public transportation into mid-March, the White House announced on Thursday.
The Biden administration is extending a federal mask mandate for public transportation into mid-March, the White House announced on Thursday.
Philadelphia reports first case of COVID-19 omicron variant
A Northwest Philadelphia man in his 30s has tested positive for the COVID-19 omicron variant, according to the health department.
A Northwest Philadelphia man in his 30s has tested positive for the COVID-19 omicron variant, according to the health department.
'Long' COVID causes bad smells and tastes, depression for some survivors: 'Hot water smells like rotting meat'
Some people can lose their sense of smell indefinitely
Some people can lose their sense of smell indefinitely
1 in 100 in Germany infected with COVID-19, health minister says
More than 1% of the German population is currently infected with the coronavirus, according to the country's health minister
More than 1% of the German population is currently infected with the coronavirus, according to the country's health minister
Omicron COVID-19 variant detected in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has confirmed its first case of the omicron variant of the coronavirus in an unvaccinated person who returned from Nigeria.
Sri Lanka has confirmed its first case of the omicron variant of the coronavirus in an unvaccinated person who returned from Nigeria.