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.

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.

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.

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.

Navajo Nation: No COVID-related deaths for 14th time in 20 days

The latest numbers pushed the tribe’s totals to 34,999 confirmed COVID-19 cases from the virus since the pandemic began more than a year ago.

US Labor Department warns 3 GOP states, including Arizona, over COVID rules

OSHA officials say Arizona, South Carolina and Utah are not complying with their promises to enforce labor standards that are at least as good as those adopted by the federal government.

All New York City employees will be required to get COVID vaccine

All city workers, excluding uniformed correction officers, will be required to have at least one dose by 5 p.m. on Oct. 29.

DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas tests positive for COVID-19

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas tested positive for COVID-19 Tuesday morning despite being fully vaccinated, according to a statement from DHS spokesperson Marsha Espinosa.

Arizona reports increase in COVID-19 cases, deaths high after 2-day hiatus

After releasing no reports Sunday or Monday for additional cases and deaths, the Department of Health Services’ dashboard reported that the state’s pandemic totals rose to 1,137,636 cases and 20,674 deaths.

Chicago cops who refused to submit vaccination status no longer receiving pay

"Does anybody really think this is about stopping the spread?" said FOP President John Catanzara. "This is all about total control by this mayor. She is a miserable human being."

Older adults are more susceptible to severe breakthrough COVID-19, studies show

Health officials say older adults are more at risk for severe COVID-19 breakthrough cases due to underlying medical conditions and less robust immune systems.

WSU fires head football coach Nick Rolovich as state vaccine mandate deadline passes

Washington State University fired head football coach Nick Rolovich and four assistant coaches on Monday, the deadline for state workers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19.

Colin Powell's COVID-19 death casts spotlight on breakthrough cases
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News of former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell's death from COVID-19 sparked some debate about how effective vaccines are. It was revealed that Powell was fully vaccinated, and suffered from a cancer that impacts a person's immune system. FOX 10's Linda Williams has more on what some in the medical field are saying.

Tributes paid to former Secretary of State Colin Powell
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Family members say Powell, who was 84, died from COVID-19 complications, despite being fully vaccinated. It was also revealed that Powell suffered from a type of cancer that suppresses the body's immune response. FOX 10's Ellen McNamara reports.