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.
United Airlines to fire 593 employees who refused COVID-19 vaccine
United Airlines said it has already begun firing hundreds of employees who have refused to get vaccinated against the novel coronavirus.
United Airlines said it has already begun firing hundreds of employees who have refused to get vaccinated against the novel coronavirus.
COVID-19 risk among kids increased amid delta, start of school year, AAP warns
The COVID-19 risk among children has increased amid the delta variant and the start of the school year, a pediatricians group said.
The COVID-19 risk among children has increased amid the delta variant and the start of the school year, a pediatricians group said.
Urgent CDC advisory ‘strongly recommends’ pregnant people get COVID-19 vaccine
The CDC said it “strongly recommends” COVID-19 vaccination either before or during pregnancy because “the benefits of vaccination outweigh known or potential risks.”
The CDC said it “strongly recommends” COVID-19 vaccination either before or during pregnancy because “the benefits of vaccination outweigh known or potential risks.”
USC to require students, staff be vaccinated against the flu by Nov. 1
For the second year in a row, the University of Southern California is going one step further to protect its students and staff against the flu, announcing a new mandate requiring all USC students, faculty, and staff to be vaccinated against influenza prior to Nov. 1.
For the second year in a row, the University of Southern California is going one step further to protect its students and staff against the flu, announcing a new mandate requiring all USC students, faculty, and staff to be vaccinated against influenza prior to Nov. 1.
YouTube bans content containing misinformation about all vaccines
YouTube is banning all anti-vaccine content on its platform, expanding beyond COVID-19 vaccines, and has also taken down several well-known channels as part of the policy.
YouTube is banning all anti-vaccine content on its platform, expanding beyond COVID-19 vaccines, and has also taken down several well-known channels as part of the policy.
North Carolina hospital system fires 175 for failing to comply with COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Novant Health said roughly 175 out of its 35,000-plus workers have been fired for failing to comply with its COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
Novant Health said roughly 175 out of its 35,000-plus workers have been fired for failing to comply with its COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
China kills 3 pet cats that tested positive for COVID-19
Authorities in a Chinese city killed three pet cats after testing positive for COVID-19, despite an online appeal by the owner, local media reported.
Authorities in a Chinese city killed three pet cats after testing positive for COVID-19, despite an online appeal by the owner, local media reported.
Some districts renew mask policy following court ruling that could have major impact on Arizona politics
After an Arizona judge ruled the state's ban on school mask mandates as unconstitutional, some school districts are renewing their mask use policies. Meanwhile, experts say the judge's ruling could affect the way business is conducted at the Arizona State Capitol.
After an Arizona judge ruled the state's ban on school mask mandates as unconstitutional, some school districts are renewing their mask use policies. Meanwhile, experts say the judge's ruling could affect the way business is conducted at the Arizona State Capitol.
COVID-19-related assaults on hospital staff prompt panic buttons
Nurses and hundreds of other staff members will soon begin wearing panic buttons at a Missouri hospital where assaults on workers tripled after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nurses and hundreds of other staff members will soon begin wearing panic buttons at a Missouri hospital where assaults on workers tripled after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nearly 200M US adults have at least 1 COVID-19 vaccine dose, White House says
Members of the White House COVID-19 Response Team said on Tuesday that nearly 200 million U.S. adults are on track to have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose.
Members of the White House COVID-19 Response Team said on Tuesday that nearly 200 million U.S. adults are on track to have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose.
Arizona judge rules school mask mandate ban unconstitutional
An Arizona judge has struck down a ban on face mask mandates in schools, days before it was set to take effect.
An Arizona judge has struck down a ban on face mask mandates in schools, days before it was set to take effect.
Arizona says data problem reduced report of additional COVID-19 cases
Because of the problem, which has been fixed, figures released Wednesday and Thursday will be higher than otherwise would be the case, the Department of Health Services said.
Because of the problem, which has been fixed, figures released Wednesday and Thursday will be higher than otherwise would be the case, the Department of Health Services said.



















