Arizona reports 2,482 additional COVID cases, 9 more deaths
Arizona's pandemic totals increased to 1,131,976 cases and 20,500 deaths, according to the Department of Health Service’s coronavirus dashboard.
Arizona's pandemic totals increased to 1,131,976 cases and 20,500 deaths, according to the Department of Health Service’s coronavirus dashboard.
Controversy flares as Gov. Ducey denies grant money to districts with mask mandates
Two school districts in the Phoenix area will reportedly not receive federal grant money, after Governor Doug Ducey's office determined that they were not in compliance with state law, and therefore not eligible for the money.
Two school districts in the Phoenix area will reportedly not receive federal grant money, after Governor Doug Ducey's office determined that they were not in compliance with state law, and therefore not eligible for the money.
Nursing school applications rise amid COVID-19 burnout among staff
Nurses around the U.S. are getting burned out by the COVID-19 crisis and quitting, yet applications to nursing schools are rising.
Nurses around the U.S. are getting burned out by the COVID-19 crisis and quitting, yet applications to nursing schools are rising.
90,000 US COVID-19 deaths since June were preventable, Kaiser Family Foundation says
The analysis estimated how many COVID-19 deaths were among unvaccinated adults and could have been prevented since June 2021 “when safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines became widely available to all adults in the U.S.”
The analysis estimated how many COVID-19 deaths were among unvaccinated adults and could have been prevented since June 2021 “when safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines became widely available to all adults in the U.S.”
CDC issues 2021 holiday COVID-19 guidance urging vaccination ahead of gatherings
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidance urges people to get vaccinated ahead of the holidays if they haven't done so already.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidance urges people to get vaccinated ahead of the holidays if they haven't done so already.
ASU, UArizona, NAU to require COVID-19 vaccinations for employees
This follows an executive order issued by President Biden in September requiring vaccine mandates for employers with more than 100 workers.
This follows an executive order issued by President Biden in September requiring vaccine mandates for employers with more than 100 workers.
US Navy set to boot sailors who refuse COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. Navy says that it is preparing to discharge sailors who refuse vaccination for COVID-19 as mandated by the Pentagon, and the service members who get the boot over their noncompliance run the risk of losing some veterans' benefits.
The U.S. Navy says that it is preparing to discharge sailors who refuse vaccination for COVID-19 as mandated by the Pentagon, and the service members who get the boot over their noncompliance run the risk of losing some veterans' benefits.
Italy's mandatory COVID-19 pass for all workers prompts protests
All workers across public and private sectors in Italy are required to show a COVID-19 health pass to get into their place of employment.
All workers across public and private sectors in Italy are required to show a COVID-19 health pass to get into their place of employment.
Parents protest mask mandate with no opt-out provisions at Washington Elementary School District in Phoenix
Some parents at one Phoenix-area school district are protesting a new mask mandate that will not allow parents to out their kids out of.
Some parents at one Phoenix-area school district are protesting a new mask mandate that will not allow parents to out their kids out of.
Salt River firefighters terminated due to refusal to get vaccinated against COVID-19
A group of firefighters with the Salt River Fire Department say they lost their job because they did not want to get the COVID-19 vaccine. They also accuse Salt River fire officials of not giving them any alternatives to vaccination.
A group of firefighters with the Salt River Fire Department say they lost their job because they did not want to get the COVID-19 vaccine. They also accuse Salt River fire officials of not giving them any alternatives to vaccination.
Biden: Number of unvaccinated in US ‘unacceptably high’ amid measured progress
President Joe Biden gave an update on America’s COVID-19 vaccination progress as the rate of administering the shots picked up in recent days.
President Joe Biden gave an update on America’s COVID-19 vaccination progress as the rate of administering the shots picked up in recent days.
US unemployment claims fall to lowest level of COVID-19 pandemic
U.S. unemployment claims dropped 36,000 to 293,000 last week, the lowest level since the start of the pandemic, the Labor Department said.
U.S. unemployment claims dropped 36,000 to 293,000 last week, the lowest level since the start of the pandemic, the Labor Department said.
Bali reopens to some foreign travelers as COVID-19 surge subsides
Bali reopened for some international travelers for the first time in over a year. They must have proof of vaccination, test negative and quarantine.
Bali reopened for some international travelers for the first time in over a year. They must have proof of vaccination, test negative and quarantine.
ICU nurse helps young COVID-19 widowed dad fill newborn’s nursery with donations
Eric Robison, 23, lost his 22-year-old wife to COVID-19 and became a single father within the span of just two months. ICU nurse Ashlee Schwartz saw the young family’s tragic struggle and stepped in to help.
Eric Robison, 23, lost his 22-year-old wife to COVID-19 and became a single father within the span of just two months. ICU nurse Ashlee Schwartz saw the young family’s tragic struggle and stepped in to help.
Some Arizonans face long waits for FEMA COVID-19 funeral expenses reimbursement
FEMA officials say more than a billion dollars have been given out by the Federal government to help people pay for funerals for those who died from COVID-19, but the reimbursement, at least for some Arizonans, may be months away.
FEMA officials say more than a billion dollars have been given out by the Federal government to help people pay for funerals for those who died from COVID-19, but the reimbursement, at least for some Arizonans, may be months away.
Canada, Mexico borders anticipated reopenings means tourism dollars for Arizona
The U.S. is beginning to open up to more international travelers for nonessential travel once again as the COVID-19 pandemic seemingly eases up as more Americans are getting vaccinated.
The U.S. is beginning to open up to more international travelers for nonessential travel once again as the COVID-19 pandemic seemingly eases up as more Americans are getting vaccinated.
Mohave County detention officer dead following COVID-19 complications
Officials with the Mohave County Sheriff's Office say one of their detention officer has passed away from complications related to COVID-19.
Officials with the Mohave County Sheriff's Office say one of their detention officer has passed away from complications related to COVID-19.
COVID-19 vaccines: Study finds J&J recipients better off with Moderna, Pfizer booster
An NIH study on whether or not it is safe to “mix and match” vaccines found that people who initially received J&J vaccines had better protection against COVID-19 when they got a Moderna or Pfizer vaccine as a booster.
An NIH study on whether or not it is safe to “mix and match” vaccines found that people who initially received J&J vaccines had better protection against COVID-19 when they got a Moderna or Pfizer vaccine as a booster.
Arizona virus hospitalizations remain on plateau below 1,800
Hospitalizations in recent weeks have loitered below 1,800 in Arizona, with 1,771 COVID-19 patients occupying hospital beds as of Tuesday.
Hospitalizations in recent weeks have loitered below 1,800 in Arizona, with 1,771 COVID-19 patients occupying hospital beds as of Tuesday.
US to reopen land borders with Canada, Mexico for fully vaccinated in November
The Biden administration says the United States will reopen its land borders to nonessential travel next month, ending a 19-month freeze due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Biden administration says the United States will reopen its land borders to nonessential travel next month, ending a 19-month freeze due to the COVID-19 pandemic.