26 states file suits against Biden's vaccine mandate for big companies
At least 26 Republican-led states filed lawsuits challenging a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employers issued by President Biden's administration.
At least 26 Republican-led states filed lawsuits challenging a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employers issued by President Biden's administration.
Arizona reports 3,813 additional COVID cases, 58 more deaths
The figures reported on the Department of Health Services’ coronavirus dashboard raised Arizona’s pandemic totals to 1,182,885 cases and 21,348 deaths.
The figures reported on the Department of Health Services’ coronavirus dashboard raised Arizona’s pandemic totals to 1,182,885 cases and 21,348 deaths.
New Jersey high school grad, 19, wins school board seat after suffering ‘awful’ coronavirus rules
A young New Jersey man who graduated from high school last year after experiencing "awful" coronavirus rules during his senior year has won a seat on his local school board, according to reports.
A young New Jersey man who graduated from high school last year after experiencing "awful" coronavirus rules during his senior year has won a seat on his local school board, according to reports.
October jobs report: US hiring rebounds with 531,000 jobs added
The October 2021 U.S. jobs report showed employers stepped up their hiring, adding a solid 531,000 jobs — the most since July.
The October 2021 U.S. jobs report showed employers stepped up their hiring, adding a solid 531,000 jobs — the most since July.
Biden admin considering vaccine mandate for businesses with fewer than 100 employees
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is considering whether businesses with fewer than 100 employees should be subject to the same COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandate it is implementing on big businesses.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is considering whether businesses with fewer than 100 employees should be subject to the same COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandate it is implementing on big businesses.
Pfizer says COVID-19 pill cut hospital, death risk by nearly 90%
Pfizer said its experimental antiviral pill for COVID-19 cut rates of hospitalization and death by nearly 90% in high-risk patients.
Pfizer said its experimental antiviral pill for COVID-19 cut rates of hospitalization and death by nearly 90% in high-risk patients.
Arizona will not stop using COVID money for anti-mask grants
Governor Doug Ducey is defying a demand from the Federal government that he stop using COVID relief money to fund an education grant program that can only go to schools without mask mandates.
Governor Doug Ducey is defying a demand from the Federal government that he stop using COVID relief money to fund an education grant program that can only go to schools without mask mandates.
Ex-Salt River Police commander released due to COVID-19 vaccine mandate speaks out
A former police commander with the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community is speaking out, after he was released from his job for refusing a COVID-19 vaccine.
A former police commander with the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community is speaking out, after he was released from his job for refusing a COVID-19 vaccine.
Pet shelters see adoption slowdown after pandemic demand, here's why
Some shelters have more dogs as pandemic adoptions and fostering have slowed down.
Some shelters have more dogs as pandemic adoptions and fostering have slowed down.
Iowa study: 82.5% of deer tested positive for COVID-19
When researchers in Iowa first began testing deer for COVID-19 in April of 2020, they didn’t find any signs of the virus for months. That changed in the fall when the first positives popped up in September and October.
When researchers in Iowa first began testing deer for COVID-19 in April of 2020, they didn’t find any signs of the virus for months. That changed in the fall when the first positives popped up in September and October.
Florida to sue Biden administration over COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Hours after the Biden administration set a January 4 deadline for COVID-19 vaccines, the governor and state attorney general Ashley Moody announced plans for a lawsuit against the federal government.
Hours after the Biden administration set a January 4 deadline for COVID-19 vaccines, the governor and state attorney general Ashley Moody announced plans for a lawsuit against the federal government.
US mandates COVID-19 vaccines or tests for big companies by Jan. 4, 2022
U.S. regulators say Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested weekly.
U.S. regulators say Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested weekly.
Merck COVID-19 pill: UK authorizes antiviral in world's 1st approval of drug
The U.K. has granted conditional authorization to Merck's COVID-19 antiviral pill. It is the first country to OK the treatment.
The U.K. has granted conditional authorization to Merck's COVID-19 antiviral pill. It is the first country to OK the treatment.
Proof of vaccination: Los Angeles County's vaccine mandate at bars, nightclubs, breweries takes effect
All customers and onsite employees at indoor portions of bars, wineries, breweries, nightclubs, and lounges in Los Angeles County must now be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for entry.
All customers and onsite employees at indoor portions of bars, wineries, breweries, nightclubs, and lounges in Los Angeles County must now be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for entry.
Colorado: Some hospitals anticipate ICU bed shortage amid COVID-19 surge
According to Colorado’s COVID-19 data dashboard, 30% of hospitals are anticipating running out of ICU beds within the next week.
According to Colorado’s COVID-19 data dashboard, 30% of hospitals are anticipating running out of ICU beds within the next week.
Canadian snowbirds set to return to Arizona as border reopens
Arizona went from a million Canadian tourists to just a quarter of that from 2019 to 2020, thanks to COVID-19. The land border reopening is a welcome sight for many coming here for work, or for some R&R.
Arizona went from a million Canadian tourists to just a quarter of that from 2019 to 2020, thanks to COVID-19. The land border reopening is a welcome sight for many coming here for work, or for some R&R.
Children 5 to 11 getting vaccinated against COVID-19 in Phoenix following CDC approval
A Phoenix area doctor says he already has pediatric doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine available for use, ahead of the CDC's decision to approve the shows for those 5 to 11.
A Phoenix area doctor says he already has pediatric doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine available for use, ahead of the CDC's decision to approve the shows for those 5 to 11.
NIH launches ‘When to Test’ for COVID-19 calculator
The calculator uses a mathematical model to determine a person’s relative risk of having or getting COVID-19 and the risk of spreading the virus to other people — and whether they should get tested.
The calculator uses a mathematical model to determine a person’s relative risk of having or getting COVID-19 and the risk of spreading the virus to other people — and whether they should get tested.
CDC asks travelers to avoid Russia, other countries due to high COVID-19 risk
New U.S. international travel restrictions take effect on Nov. 8
New U.S. international travel restrictions take effect on Nov. 8
Gas prices stable 'for the time being,' shouldn't move much higher, expert says
The national average for gas prices is sitting at about $3.39 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data.
The national average for gas prices is sitting at about $3.39 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data.