Melbourne residents cheer as city lifts 6th COVID-19 lockdown
When Melbourne began lifting COVID-19 restrictions at midnight, its residents were eager to celebrate.
When Melbourne began lifting COVID-19 restrictions at midnight, its residents were eager to celebrate.
Gov. Ducey's lawyer says Tucson can’t fire unvaccinated employees
“This is just another politically motivated attempt to micromanage Tucson and deflect from his utter failure to manage the COVID-19 pandemic,” Tucson Mayor Regina Romero said in response to the letter from Ducey’s lawyer.
“This is just another politically motivated attempt to micromanage Tucson and deflect from his utter failure to manage the COVID-19 pandemic,” Tucson Mayor Regina Romero said in response to the letter from Ducey’s lawyer.
Facebook Oversight Board criticizes company for not being ‘fully forthcoming’
“On some occasions, Facebook failed to provide relevant information to the Board, while in other instances, the information it did provide was incomplete,” the Facebook Oversight Board said in its quarterly transparency report.
“On some occasions, Facebook failed to provide relevant information to the Board, while in other instances, the information it did provide was incomplete,” the Facebook Oversight Board said in its quarterly transparency report.
Boeing workers hold protest over vaccine mandate
Mesa Boeing workers walked out on Oct. 21 in a protest over the company's COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The mandate stems from a federal order that impacts government workers and contractors -- including Boeing.
Mesa Boeing workers walked out on Oct. 21 in a protest over the company's COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The mandate stems from a federal order that impacts government workers and contractors -- including Boeing.
100 Club of Arizona helps families of law enforcement during pandemic
A new report finds that five times as many law enforcement officers have died in the U.S. from COVID-19 this year than any other death. FOX 10's Anita Roman has more on how the 100 Club in Arizona is tackling this issue.
A new report finds that five times as many law enforcement officers have died in the U.S. from COVID-19 this year than any other death. FOX 10's Anita Roman has more on how the 100 Club in Arizona is tackling this issue.
US unemployment claims fall to 290,000, a new pandemic low
Unemployment claims in the U.S. reached another pandemic low last week, declining to 290,000.
Unemployment claims in the U.S. reached another pandemic low last week, declining to 290,000.
Possible COVID-19 vaccine recommendation for kids sparks mixed reactions from Phoenix parents
The Biden administration announced a rollout plan for the COVID-19 vaccine to help children better fight the virus and it spurred mixed reactions from parents and grandparents in the Phoenix area.
The Biden administration announced a rollout plan for the COVID-19 vaccine to help children better fight the virus and it spurred mixed reactions from parents and grandparents in the Phoenix area.
Interferon does not help hospitalized COVID-19 patients, NIH study finds
A recent National Institutes of Health trial published on Monday highlights the failure of a COVID-19 treatment known as interferon beta-1a, a medicine with both antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties.
A recent National Institutes of Health trial published on Monday highlights the failure of a COVID-19 treatment known as interferon beta-1a, a medicine with both antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties.
Pregnant women express regret about not getting COVID-19 vaccine
Two women from Georgia and Alabama who contracted COVID-19 during their pregnancies are urging other pregnant women to get vaccinated.
Two women from Georgia and Alabama who contracted COVID-19 during their pregnancies are urging other pregnant women to get vaccinated.
FDA OKs mixing COVID-19 vaccines, approves Moderna, J&J boosters
U.S. regulators are extending COVID-19 boosters to Americans who got the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine. They also said Wednesday anyone eligible for an extra dose can get a brand different from the one they received initially.
U.S. regulators are extending COVID-19 boosters to Americans who got the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine. They also said Wednesday anyone eligible for an extra dose can get a brand different from the one they received initially.
Putin orders Russians stay off work for a week amid rising COVID-19 infections, deaths
President Vladimir Putin has ordered many of Russia's workers to stay off work for a week starting later this month amid rising coronavirus infection and death numbers.
President Vladimir Putin has ordered many of Russia's workers to stay off work for a week starting later this month amid rising coronavirus infection and death numbers.
Gates Foundation to spend $120M on access to Merck’s antiviral COVID-19 pill
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation says it will spend $120 million to boost access to generic versions of drugmaker Merck’s antiviral COVID-19 pill for lower income countries, if the drug gets approved by regulators.
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation says it will spend $120 million to boost access to generic versions of drugmaker Merck’s antiviral COVID-19 pill for lower income countries, if the drug gets approved by regulators.
COVID-19 vaccine mandates won’t impact holiday travel, White House task force says
This news comes as many airlines and businesses require their staff to become vaccinated against COVID-19.
This news comes as many airlines and businesses require their staff to become vaccinated against COVID-19.
COVID-19 cases soar in Czech Republic; new restrictions imposed
The Czech Republic has been hit by a steep rise in coronavirus infections that have reached levels unseen since late April. In response, the government will require everyone to wear face coverings at workplaces.
The Czech Republic has been hit by a steep rise in coronavirus infections that have reached levels unseen since late April. In response, the government will require everyone to wear face coverings at workplaces.
CDC to continue recommending masks in all schools, Walensky says
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said officials will “continue to recommend masks in all schools for all people in those schools.” The reason: time.
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said officials will “continue to recommend masks in all schools for all people in those schools.” The reason: time.
Europe the lone region with rise in weekly COVID-19 cases, WHO says
Coronavirus cases have jumped in Europe for the third consecutive week with about 1.3 million new ones.
Coronavirus cases have jumped in Europe for the third consecutive week with about 1.3 million new ones.
Arizona reports 1,991 additional COVID cases, 47 more deaths
Arizona’s latest surge has slowed since peaking in late August and early September, according to several pandemic metrics tracked by the state.
Arizona’s latest surge has slowed since peaking in late August and early September, according to several pandemic metrics tracked by the state.
California school district tells parents their children must eat lunch in the rain due to COVID
Amid outcry, the district decided to let kids eat a 15-minute lunch indoors if there is 'a heavy downpour'
Amid outcry, the district decided to let kids eat a 15-minute lunch indoors if there is 'a heavy downpour'
AY4.2 variant: CDC says new delta sublineage of COVID-19 seen in US
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said Wednesday the AY4.2 sublineage recently identified in the United Kingdom has also been observed in the United States.
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said Wednesday the AY4.2 sublineage recently identified in the United Kingdom has also been observed in the United States.
'We're hiring!': Indiana officials recruit Chicago cops fed up with vaccine mandate
Indiana officials are making an informal pitch to recruit Chicago police officers who are disgruntled with the city's vaccination mandate.
Indiana officials are making an informal pitch to recruit Chicago police officers who are disgruntled with the city's vaccination mandate.