Microschools gain popularity as omicron keep schools closed
School closures, mandates and regulation are prompting teachers and parents to turn to microschools for an alternative education
School closures, mandates and regulation are prompting teachers and parents to turn to microschools for an alternative education
Arizona reports 14,888 new COVID-19 cases, 30 deaths
The state’s coronavirus dashboard on Friday also reported 14,888 additional confirmed cases.
The state’s coronavirus dashboard on Friday also reported 14,888 additional confirmed cases.
Sky Harbor temporarily closes two Terminal 4 security checkpoints due to COVID-19 impact on TSA workers
Two security checkpoints at Sky Harbor Airport's Terminal 4 will be closed, starting on Jan 7. Airport officials made the announcement on Jan. 6.
Two security checkpoints at Sky Harbor Airport's Terminal 4 will be closed, starting on Jan 7. Airport officials made the announcement on Jan. 6.
Mother charged after son found in trunk of car at COVID-19 testing site, DA says
A Houston-area mother is charged after her teen son was found in the trunk of her car at a COVID-19 drive-thru testing site, according to court documents. She says her son had tested positive for COVID-19 and was trying to prevent her exposure.
A Houston-area mother is charged after her teen son was found in the trunk of her car at a COVID-19 drive-thru testing site, according to court documents. She says her son had tested positive for COVID-19 and was trying to prevent her exposure.
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari test positive for COVID-19
Both Ansari and Gallego are fully vaccinated and received theer booster shot, according to statements released from their offices.
Both Ansari and Gallego are fully vaccinated and received theer booster shot, according to statements released from their offices.
Fake COVID tests: BBB warns of online scam to steal money, personal information
Fake COVID-19 test kits and related scams have been increasing amid a spike in demand for testing, the BBB says. Here’s what you need to know.
Fake COVID-19 test kits and related scams have been increasing amid a spike in demand for testing, the BBB says. Here’s what you need to know.
UArizona tightens mask policy: cloth masks no longer allowed
The University of Arizona has changed its mask policy a week before students return for this spring semester. Students and staff will now be required to wear a surgical or high grade mask on campus.
The University of Arizona has changed its mask policy a week before students return for this spring semester. Students and staff will now be required to wear a surgical or high grade mask on campus.
Hospitalizations skyrocket in kids too young for COVID shots
COVID hospitalizations of children under 5 have soared in recent weeks to their highest level since the pandemic began. Children under 5 are the only age group in the U.S. not yet eligible for the vaccine.
COVID hospitalizations of children under 5 have soared in recent weeks to their highest level since the pandemic began. Children under 5 are the only age group in the U.S. not yet eligible for the vaccine.
Boston Marathon bomber's COVID stimulus payment going to victims, judge says
Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's $1,400 COVID-19 stimulus payment can be used to help pay the millions of dollars he is ordered to pay his victims, a judge has ruled.
Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's $1,400 COVID-19 stimulus payment can be used to help pay the millions of dollars he is ordered to pay his victims, a judge has ruled.
NY plans COVID-19 booster mandate for healthcare workers
New York plans to require health care workers to get a COVID-19 booster.
New York plans to require health care workers to get a COVID-19 booster.
Moderna CEO says fourth COVID-19 shot could be necessary
The CEO of Moderna says that a fourth coronavirus vaccine shot may soon be necessary due to declining efficacy of booster shots: "I still believe we’re going to need boosters in the fall of ’22 and forward," CEO Stephane Bancel said. "This virus is not going away. We’re going to have to live with it."
The CEO of Moderna says that a fourth coronavirus vaccine shot may soon be necessary due to declining efficacy of booster shots: "I still believe we’re going to need boosters in the fall of ’22 and forward," CEO Stephane Bancel said. "This virus is not going away. We’re going to have to live with it."
Royal Caribbean, Norwegian cancel cruises amid omicron outbreak fears
Royal Caribbean Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line announced the cancellation of some voyages amid the spread of omicron and “ongoing travel restrictions.”
Royal Caribbean Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line announced the cancellation of some voyages amid the spread of omicron and “ongoing travel restrictions.”
Arizona Supreme Court explains why it tossed budget bills
Last month, the Arizona Supreme Court unanimously upheld a ruling that found the Arizona Legislature violated the state constitution by including new laws banning school mask mandates in unrelated budget bills.
Last month, the Arizona Supreme Court unanimously upheld a ruling that found the Arizona Legislature violated the state constitution by including new laws banning school mask mandates in unrelated budget bills.
6-year-old with epilepsy battling COVID-19 at Phoenix Children's for two weeks
A 6-year-old with epilepsy has been battling COVID-19 in Phoenix Children's Hospital for the last two weeks, even though she had just recently been vaccinated.
A 6-year-old with epilepsy has been battling COVID-19 in Phoenix Children's Hospital for the last two weeks, even though she had just recently been vaccinated.
COVID-19 protocols: ASU will require masks indoors and a test to return to campus
Wearing a mask will be part of the spring semester at Arizona State University as coronavirus infections surge. FOX 10's Matt Galka has the details on how people are dealing with college life during the pandemic.
Wearing a mask will be part of the spring semester at Arizona State University as coronavirus infections surge. FOX 10's Matt Galka has the details on how people are dealing with college life during the pandemic.
Virus-related ER visits in Arizona up as more seek COVID-19 tests
Virus-related emergency room visits have set a pandemic record in Arizona, where hospitals are crowded and cases are up even though deaths from COVID-19 have tapered off a bit.
Virus-related emergency room visits have set a pandemic record in Arizona, where hospitals are crowded and cases are up even though deaths from COVID-19 have tapered off a bit.
Things you may have missed in 2021: Scientific, medical advances and more
Here’s a look at some of the non-COVID-19 scientific discoveries, health advances and other notable events that happened in 2021.
Here’s a look at some of the non-COVID-19 scientific discoveries, health advances and other notable events that happened in 2021.
What type of face mask is best amid the recent omicron surge
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says to pick masks with two or more layers and a nose wire to prevent air from leaking out the top.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says to pick masks with two or more layers and a nose wire to prevent air from leaking out the top.
Cruise ship with small number of asymptomatic, positive patients docked in San Francisco
Princess Cruises sent an email stating that they randomly tested 25% of the roughly 700 passengers and board and found that 12 were positive with coronavirus, and all had no or mild symptoms. The ship was filled to about one third of capacity.
Princess Cruises sent an email stating that they randomly tested 25% of the roughly 700 passengers and board and found that 12 were positive with coronavirus, and all had no or mild symptoms. The ship was filled to about one third of capacity.
COVID-19 vaccine booster shots in Arizona now available to anyone 12 or older
This update comes after the Food and Drug Administration authorized the COVID-19 booster shot for kids ages 12-15 earlier this week amid a surge of new cases fueled by the omicron variant.
This update comes after the Food and Drug Administration authorized the COVID-19 booster shot for kids ages 12-15 earlier this week amid a surge of new cases fueled by the omicron variant.