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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

AP Source: Cardinals LB Jones tests positive for COVID-19

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Chandler Jones has been put on NFL’s reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday because of a positive test, an insider says.

Man indicted for allegedly threatening doctor who advocated for COVID-19 vaccines

A Texas man faces up to five years in prison after he allegedly sent violent text messages to a Maryland doctor who advocated for the COVID-19 vaccine.

Boeing mandates COVID-19 vaccine for employees

The Boeing Co. has told employees they must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or possibly be fired.

Companies hard-pressed for holiday staff despite millions of job openings

Companies that typically hire thousands of seasonal workers are heading into the holidays during one of the tightest job markets in decades, making it unlikely they’ll find all the workers they need.

DOD: 65% of all US military members fully vaccinated for COVID-19

As deadlines for U.S. military members inch closer, only 65% of all service members — including the National Guard — have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the Pentagon confirmed.

Coachella, Stagecoach reverse decision on vaccine mandate for festivals

Festivalgoers will now also be allowed to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test as long as it's taken within 72 hours of the event.

Arizona reports 2,029 additional coronavirus cases, 71 more deaths

The latest reports increased the state’s pandemic totals to 1,122,390 cases and 20,453 deaths, the dashboard reported.

Americans quit jobs at highest rate on record in August, Labor Department says

One reason America’s employers are having trouble filling jobs was starkly illustrated in a report Tuesday: Americans are quitting in droves.

Southwest, American Airlines will comply with federal vaccine mandate despite Texas governor's order

Southwest Airlines says it will go against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s latest executive order and instead comply with President Joe Biden’s mandate requiring employees to be vaccinated.

Florida mother jailed for breaking hospital COVID rules, refusing to leave daughter's bedside

The 70-year-old Florida mother refused to leave her daughter's bedside after she underwent brain surgery, despite the hospital's COVID visitation rules. A deputy arrested her for trespassing, and she spent 24 hours in jail. "I could not in good conscience and good heart leave her bedside," she said. "I stand by my actions 100%. I am not sorry that I made them take me out of there in handcuffs."