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.
Walmart holds 2-day supply chain hiring event as holiday season nears
Supply chain associates will earn an average of $20.37 per hour.
Supply chain associates will earn an average of $20.37 per hour.
Fed dialing back COVID-19 economic aid amid high inflation
In a statement Wednesday after its latest policy meeting, the Fed said it will start reducing its $120 billion in monthly bond purchases in the coming weeks, by $15 billion a month, though it reserved the right to change that pace.
In a statement Wednesday after its latest policy meeting, the Fed said it will start reducing its $120 billion in monthly bond purchases in the coming weeks, by $15 billion a month, though it reserved the right to change that pace.
US Air Force: 97% vaccinated, nearly 8,500 miss deadline
The Air Force said that of the 326,000 active duty members of the Air Force and Space Force, 95.9 percent are fully vaccinated and 96.9 percent have gotten at least one shot.
The Air Force said that of the 326,000 active duty members of the Air Force and Space Force, 95.9 percent are fully vaccinated and 96.9 percent have gotten at least one shot.
Europe is only world region where COVID-19 cases are still increasing, WHO says
The World Health Organization says the number of coronavirus cases has risen in Europe for the fifth consecutive week, making it the only world region where COVID-19 is still increasing.
The World Health Organization says the number of coronavirus cases has risen in Europe for the fifth consecutive week, making it the only world region where COVID-19 is still increasing.
LA Mayor Eric Garcetti tests positive for COVID-19
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has tested positive for COVID-19, his office announced.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has tested positive for COVID-19, his office announced.
Arizona Supreme Court upholds ruling blocking school mask bans
Justices on the Arizona State Supreme Court have upheld a judgment from a lower court that found a mask mandate ban passed by the GOP-controlled state legislature as unconstitutional, due to the way it was passed.
Justices on the Arizona State Supreme Court have upheld a judgment from a lower court that found a mask mandate ban passed by the GOP-controlled state legislature as unconstitutional, due to the way it was passed.
NIH to study ‘long COVID-19’ in pregnant women
The agency announced Tuesday that it will support a four-year follow-up study to learn about the potential long-term effects of COVID-19 on women who contracted the disease during pregnancy.
The agency announced Tuesday that it will support a four-year follow-up study to learn about the potential long-term effects of COVID-19 on women who contracted the disease during pregnancy.
Banner, Honor hospitals reporting high employee COVID-19 vaccine compliance
While there have been protests over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, two major Arizona hospitals, Banner and Honor, are reporting high compliance among their employees.
While there have been protests over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, two major Arizona hospitals, Banner and Honor, are reporting high compliance among their employees.
Millions set aside to help Arizona homeowners affected by COVID-19 to pay mortgages
If you're an Arizona homeowner who's struggling to pay the mortgage due to COVID-19 hardships, you'll find some relief in the housing department's newly allocated $197 million fund to help people just like you.
If you're an Arizona homeowner who's struggling to pay the mortgage due to COVID-19 hardships, you'll find some relief in the housing department's newly allocated $197 million fund to help people just like you.
Community remembers late Phoenix artist who taught hundreds how to paint online during pandemic
Luisa Leon taught hundreds how to paint online during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sadly, the virus took her life in August.
Luisa Leon taught hundreds how to paint online during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sadly, the virus took her life in August.
U.S. military weighs penalties for service members who refuse COVID vaccine
As deadlines loom for military and defense civilians to get mandated COVID-19 vaccines, senior leaders are wrestling with the fate of tens of thousands who flatly refuse the shots or are seeking exemptions, and how to make sure they are treated fairly and equally. It could be a career-ending decision, or could trigger transfers, travel restrictions and requirements to repay bonuses.
As deadlines loom for military and defense civilians to get mandated COVID-19 vaccines, senior leaders are wrestling with the fate of tens of thousands who flatly refuse the shots or are seeking exemptions, and how to make sure they are treated fairly and equally. It could be a career-ending decision, or could trigger transfers, travel restrictions and requirements to repay bonuses.
Civil complaint filed over nasal spray falsely advertised as COVID-19 treatment, DOJ says
The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission filed a civil enforcement action against a Utah company after it claimed its nasal spray could prevent or treat COVID-19.
The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission filed a civil enforcement action against a Utah company after it claimed its nasal spray could prevent or treat COVID-19.