Federal judge requires vaccines for California prison staff

A federal judge ordered that all employees entering California prisons be vaccinated or have a religious or medical exemption. The prison guard’s union said it may appeal the mandate.

Hospitals, nursing homes brace for staff shortages as state COVID-19 vaccine deadlines loom

Hospitals and nursing homes around the country are bracing for worsening staff shortages as state deadlines arrive for health care workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

What you need to know about COVID-19 booster shots amid questions over mixing vaccines

While only Pfizer/BioNTech's COVID-19 booster shots have received emergency use authorization, and federal officials are not recommending the mixing of shots, there are still questions over whether mixing vaccine shots could be beneficial. Here's what you need to know.

US males lost 2.2 years of life on average to COVID-19, study says

American males experienced the largest losses in life expectancy in 2020 due to the high mortality rate of COVID-19, according to a study published by Oxford University on Monday.

Arizona reports 1,959 new COVID-19 cases, but no deaths

The state Department of Health Services released its latest figures Monday, bringing Arizona’s pandemic totals to 1,086,328 cases and 19,812 fatalities.

Pfizer studying oral drug to prevent COVID-19 in those exposed

Pfizer has begun mid-to-late stage trials of an oral COVID-19 drug designed to prevent infection in those who have been exposed to the virus.

State Department spokesman reveals COVID-19 diagnosis

State Department spokesman Ned Price announced on Monday that he’s tested positive for COVID-19.

2 hosts of 'The View' say COVID-19 tests were false positives

The two co-hosts of “The View” who were abruptly pulled off the air last week before a planned interview with Vice President Kamala Harris say their tests were false positives.

LA police, fire agencies had over 200 COVID-19 outbreaks

Public health officials have identified more than 200 coronavirus outbreaks at police or fire agencies throughout Los Angeles County since the start of the pandemic, according to a report.

Building boom: Keeping up with demand for housing
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Demand for single family homes and apartments is high in the Valley. So how are builders keeping up with demand while juggling supply and labor shortages? FOX 10's Ty Brennan has the story.

CDC director acknowledges ‘confusion’ over COVID-19 boosters

The just-approved booster is intended for people originally vaccinated with shots made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech.

Hernando County firefighter dies from COVID-19 complications

David Hackett, 44, died from complications of COVID-19 on Saturday evening, according to Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services. 

New York could use National Guard to fill ranks of unvaccinated health care workers

New York’s health department issued an order for all health care workers to be vaccinated by Sept. 27, and the state has a plan to fill the positions for those who don’t meet the requirement.

Arizona reports 2,579 more COVID-19 cases and 6 more deaths

The latest numbers pushed the state’s totals to 1,804,369 cases and 19,812 known deaths since the pandemic began.

Arizona AG hits Biden admin's 'laissez-faire' approach to migrant COVID risk

Mark Brnovich, in a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, cites reports that a portion of families and unaccompanied minors who crossed the border tested positive for COVID-19.

Arizona reports 69 virus deaths as rolling average increases

The additional cases and deaths increased the state’s pandemic totals to 1,081,790 cases and 19,806 deaths, according to the state’s coronavirus dashboard.