Seattle Police Department braces for mass firing of officers as hundreds have yet to show proof of vaccination
As of Wednesday, 292 sworn personnel had yet to provide proof of a COVID-19 vaccination. That number is down from 354 on Tuesday.
As of Wednesday, 292 sworn personnel had yet to provide proof of a COVID-19 vaccination. That number is down from 354 on Tuesday.
New vaccine mandate takes effect for large outdoor events in LA County
The mandate will apply to any ticketed, outdoor gathering of 10,000 people or more, including sporting events, concerts and theme parks such as Six Flags Magic Mountain and Universal Studios. All attendees, regardless of vaccination status, must wear a face covering at events.
The mandate will apply to any ticketed, outdoor gathering of 10,000 people or more, including sporting events, concerts and theme parks such as Six Flags Magic Mountain and Universal Studios. All attendees, regardless of vaccination status, must wear a face covering at events.
More than 120K US kids had primary caregivers die during pandemic
The number of U.S. children orphaned during the COVID-19 pandemic may be larger than previously estimated, a new study suggests.
The number of U.S. children orphaned during the COVID-19 pandemic may be larger than previously estimated, a new study suggests.
People who get vaccinated can drive a lap around Delaware speedway
Dover International Speedway is offering the chance to drive around its “Monster Mile” to people who get vaccinated against COVID-19 at the racetrack later this month.
Dover International Speedway is offering the chance to drive around its “Monster Mile” to people who get vaccinated against COVID-19 at the racetrack later this month.
Video: 1st American to receive COVID-19 shot gets booster
Sandra Lindsay, who works as an intensive care nurse, was the very first American to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in December 2020.
Sandra Lindsay, who works as an intensive care nurse, was the very first American to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in December 2020.
COVID-19 vaccine linked to reduction in US senior deaths, HHS says
The results of COVID-19 vaccination were associated with an estimated reduction of more than 265,000 COVID-19 infections and nearly 39,000 deaths among Medicare beneficiaries.
The results of COVID-19 vaccination were associated with an estimated reduction of more than 265,000 COVID-19 infections and nearly 39,000 deaths among Medicare beneficiaries.
Toymakers rush to stock shelves before holidays amid supply chain delays
Toy companies are racing to get their toys onto store shelves ahead of the holidays as they face a severe supply-network crunch.
Toy companies are racing to get their toys onto store shelves ahead of the holidays as they face a severe supply-network crunch.
‘Bridgerton’ hair, makeup artist Marc Pilcher dies of COVID-19
Marc Pilcher was fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and had no underlying health conditions.
Marc Pilcher was fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and had no underlying health conditions.
NBA will not randomly test players for marijuana this season
The NBA has agreed to not randomly test players for marijuana this season, a continuation of the policy that was put in place last year for the COVID-19 “restart bubble” and has remained since.
The NBA has agreed to not randomly test players for marijuana this season, a continuation of the policy that was put in place last year for the COVID-19 “restart bubble” and has remained since.
At-home COVID-19 tests recalled over false positives
Hundreds of thousands of Ellume tests were recalled due to a manufacturing issue.
Hundreds of thousands of Ellume tests were recalled due to a manufacturing issue.
Vaccine mandate: LA to require proof of vaccination for indoor restaurants, gyms, entertainment venues
The Los Angeles City Council has passed a vaccine mandate requiring people to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination before entering indoor restaurants, bars, gyms, shopping centers, entertainment venues and personal care establishments.
The Los Angeles City Council has passed a vaccine mandate requiring people to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination before entering indoor restaurants, bars, gyms, shopping centers, entertainment venues and personal care establishments.
UW Medicine to deny organ transplants to unvaccinated patients
If you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19, you may have a hard time getting a transplant in western Washington.
If you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19, you may have a hard time getting a transplant in western Washington.
Arizona reports 2,041 additional COVID-19 cases; averages rise
The state’s pandemic totals increased to 1,108,830 cases and 20,250 deaths, the Department of Health Service’s pandemic dashboard reported.
The state’s pandemic totals increased to 1,108,830 cases and 20,250 deaths, the Department of Health Service’s pandemic dashboard reported.
US to increase at-home COVID-19 rapid test availability
The White House says the supply boost is the result of a new $1 billion federal investment, on top of the $2 billion committed to increasing the availability of the convenient diagnostic tests in September.
The White House says the supply boost is the result of a new $1 billion federal investment, on top of the $2 billion committed to increasing the availability of the convenient diagnostic tests in September.
Valley Metro eases COVID-19 restrictions on buses
Valley Metro is easing coronavirus restrictions on their buses by allowing front door boarding starting Oct. 11. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen reports.
Valley Metro is easing coronavirus restrictions on their buses by allowing front door boarding starting Oct. 11. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen reports.
US seeks to prevent public housing evictions with new HUD rule
Public housing tenants cannot be evicted for nonpayment without 30 days' notice and information about federal emergency rental assistance under a new HUD rule.
Public housing tenants cannot be evicted for nonpayment without 30 days' notice and information about federal emergency rental assistance under a new HUD rule.
Henry Ford Health says 400 of its workers quit after refusing COVID-19 vaccine
That amounts to about 1% of the hospital chain's workforce, the company said Tuesday.
That amounts to about 1% of the hospital chain's workforce, the company said Tuesday.
Texas man gets 15 months for posting hoax about COVID-19 patient licking groceries
A San Antonio man falsely claimed on social media that he had paid a person infected with COVID-19 to lick items at a grocery store, authorities said.
A San Antonio man falsely claimed on social media that he had paid a person infected with COVID-19 to lick items at a grocery store, authorities said.
Kaiser Permanente suspends 2,200 of its employees nationwide over vaccine mandate
Kaiser Permanente has placed more than 2,200 of its employees nationwide, who have refused to get vaccinated against COVID-19, on unpaid administrative leave.
Kaiser Permanente has placed more than 2,200 of its employees nationwide, who have refused to get vaccinated against COVID-19, on unpaid administrative leave.
Arizona can’t use COVID-19 money for anti-mask grants, feds say
In a letter to Ducey, the Treasury Department said the grant programs are "not a permissible use" of the federal funding.
In a letter to Ducey, the Treasury Department said the grant programs are "not a permissible use" of the federal funding.