FDA to weigh Moderna, J&J COVID-19 booster shots in October meetings
An FDA committee will meet on Oct. 14 and 15 to determine if it will authorize booster shots from Moderna and Johnson & Johnson.
An FDA committee will meet on Oct. 14 and 15 to determine if it will authorize booster shots from Moderna and Johnson & Johnson.
Arizona reports 55 more deaths, toll passes 20K milestone
Arizona is currently 11th highest among states in the number of COVID-19 deaths since the pandemic began and sixth in the number of deaths per 100,000 population.
Arizona is currently 11th highest among states in the number of COVID-19 deaths since the pandemic began and sixth in the number of deaths per 100,000 population.
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh tests positive for COVID-19
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh has tested positive for COVID-19 but has no symptoms and has been fully vaccinated since January.
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh has tested positive for COVID-19 but has no symptoms and has been fully vaccinated since January.
US food stamp benefits get historic increase starting in October
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients will see a significant and permanent increase starting in October.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients will see a significant and permanent increase starting in October.
Phoenix Union High School District to require COVID-19 vaccines or weekly tests for sports and activities
Phoenix Union High School District officials say coaches, staff, volunteers and students who take part in sports and select extracurricular activities will need to either be vaccinated or undergo weekly tests for COVID-19.
Phoenix Union High School District officials say coaches, staff, volunteers and students who take part in sports and select extracurricular activities will need to either be vaccinated or undergo weekly tests for COVID-19.
Expo 2020 Dubai: Middle East's 1st World Fair opens after pandemic delay
Expo 2020 Dubai, the Middle East’s first World Fair, finally opened on Friday following a year-long pandemic delay.
Expo 2020 Dubai, the Middle East’s first World Fair, finally opened on Friday following a year-long pandemic delay.
Scammers got $5.8 billion in fraudulent jobless payments from Arizona DES
A report states that the Arizona State Government paid out $5.8 billion in unemployment money to fraudsters during the pandemic. To put $5.8 billion in perspective, that amount of money can run the entire Arizona state budget for six months.
A report states that the Arizona State Government paid out $5.8 billion in unemployment money to fraudsters during the pandemic. To put $5.8 billion in perspective, that amount of money can run the entire Arizona state budget for six months.
Merck says experimental COVID-19 pill cuts hospitalizations, deaths by half
Merck & Co. said its experimental COVID-19 pill reduced hospitalizations and deaths by half in people recently infected.
Merck & Co. said its experimental COVID-19 pill reduced hospitalizations and deaths by half in people recently infected.
School officials ask for federal help amid threats over COVID-19 policies
The nation's school boards are asking President Joe Biden for federal assistance to investigate and stop a growing number of threats made against their members.
The nation's school boards are asking President Joe Biden for federal assistance to investigate and stop a growing number of threats made against their members.
2 Virginia children die from COVID-19 within 3 days
A child under the age of 10 in eastern Virginia is the second fatal juvenile case this week.
A child under the age of 10 in eastern Virginia is the second fatal juvenile case this week.
Prospect of multi-disease pandemic has doctors worried about winter
With fall arriving and a predicted surge in COVID-19 cases by doctors, there are worries that the country will face a multi-disease pandemic of COVID, flu, and other illnesses.
With fall arriving and a predicted surge in COVID-19 cases by doctors, there are worries that the country will face a multi-disease pandemic of COVID, flu, and other illnesses.
United Airlines says some workers who faced firing over COVID-19 vaccine policy got shots
United Airlines says only about 300 employees out of its U.S. workforce of 67,000 face dismissal for refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
United Airlines says only about 300 employees out of its U.S. workforce of 67,000 face dismissal for refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
US unemployment claims rise for 3rd straight week amid delta spread
U.S. unemployment claims rose by 11,000 last week to 362,000, the Labor Department said Thursday.
U.S. unemployment claims rose by 11,000 last week to 362,000, the Labor Department said Thursday.
COVID-19 at-home antiviral treatment to undergo clinical trials in Mesa
A lab in Mesa is involved in trials for a new at-home treatment for COVID-19 that, if approved, could help reduce hospitalizations.
A lab in Mesa is involved in trials for a new at-home treatment for COVID-19 that, if approved, could help reduce hospitalizations.
Downtown Phoenix businesses hopeful for a bounce back in 2022 after pandemic
Downtown Phoenix relies on business travelers going to conventions, filling hotels and eating at restaurants – however, COVID-19 has put a major damper on business.
Downtown Phoenix relies on business travelers going to conventions, filling hotels and eating at restaurants – however, COVID-19 has put a major damper on business.
Arizona Supreme Court allows school mask ban ruling to stand
Judges with the Arizona State Supreme Court have decided not to reinstate a series of new laws that include blocking schools from implementing mask mandates.
Judges with the Arizona State Supreme Court have decided not to reinstate a series of new laws that include blocking schools from implementing mask mandates.
COVID-19 lockdowns, crowded cargo ports leading to holiday shortages
Retail experts suggest Americans should start their holiday shopping early since the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the global supply chain.
Retail experts suggest Americans should start their holiday shopping early since the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the global supply chain.
Arizona finds 3,388 new COVID-19 cases, 39 more deaths
Arizona’s total numbers since the pandemic started now stand at 1,090,839 cases and 19,959 fatalities. Now, West Nile Virus cases are on the rise.
Arizona’s total numbers since the pandemic started now stand at 1,090,839 cases and 19,959 fatalities. Now, West Nile Virus cases are on the rise.
Federal judge rules South Carolina schools can require face masks
The leader of South Carolina's schools says districts now have the authority to require masks in the classroom.
The leader of South Carolina's schools says districts now have the authority to require masks in the classroom.
Health care workers face threats, violence over COVID-19 safety rules
Across the country, doctors and nurses on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic are dealing with hostility, threats and violence from patients angry over safety rules designed to keep the virus from spreading.
Across the country, doctors and nurses on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic are dealing with hostility, threats and violence from patients angry over safety rules designed to keep the virus from spreading.