Not worth it? New report by economists say COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns were not effective
The report, which is not peer reviewed and draws from a set of 24 studies, show that COVID lockdowns only reduced mortality from the disease by 0.2%, and may have, in some cases, increased mortality. Some experts, however, are skeptical about the report.
The report, which is not peer reviewed and draws from a set of 24 studies, show that COVID lockdowns only reduced mortality from the disease by 0.2%, and may have, in some cases, increased mortality. Some experts, however, are skeptical about the report.
Starbucks to raise menu prices to offset inflation
The Seattle-based coffee franchise had already raised prices — once in October 2021 and December 2021 — but inflation woes and labor issues have forced the company to hike prices once again.
The Seattle-based coffee franchise had already raised prices — once in October 2021 and December 2021 — but inflation woes and labor issues have forced the company to hike prices once again.
Biden aims to cut cancer deaths by 50% over next 25 years with moonshot initiative
President Joe Biden is relaunching his “Cancer Moonshot” initiative with a goal of reducing cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years and to ”end cancer as we know it.”
President Joe Biden is relaunching his “Cancer Moonshot” initiative with a goal of reducing cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years and to ”end cancer as we know it.”
‘Black Minds Matter’: Focusing on mental health and African Americans in February
This year’s theme for Black History Month, “Black Health and Wellness,” is more important than ever during the pandemic, but many advocates say it’s also meant to call attention to the growing mental health issues many Black Americans face.
This year’s theme for Black History Month, “Black Health and Wellness,” is more important than ever during the pandemic, but many advocates say it’s also meant to call attention to the growing mental health issues many Black Americans face.
Employees fired for not getting a COVID-19 vaccine to be compensated financially if Arizona bill becomes law
A measure aiming to protect workers fired from their jobs for not receiving the COVID-19 vaccine cleared its first hurdle in the Arizona House on Feb. 1.
A measure aiming to protect workers fired from their jobs for not receiving the COVID-19 vaccine cleared its first hurdle in the Arizona House on Feb. 1.
Pfizer asks FDA for authorization of COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5
Pfizer is asking U.S. regulators to authorize extra-low doses of its COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5.
Pfizer is asking U.S. regulators to authorize extra-low doses of its COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5.
Pfizer asks FDA for emergency approval of COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5
Children 6 months to 5 years old are one step closer to receiving the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine after the company officially submitted the two-dose regimen to the FDA for emergency approval.
Children 6 months to 5 years old are one step closer to receiving the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine after the company officially submitted the two-dose regimen to the FDA for emergency approval.
Fry's Food Stores providing free N95 masks
Free N95 masks are now available, while supplies last, at Fry's Food Stores across the Phoenix area. There is a limit of three masks per person. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.
Free N95 masks are now available, while supplies last, at Fry's Food Stores across the Phoenix area. There is a limit of three masks per person. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.
Apple Watch saves unconscious man by calling 911 after he fell off electric bike
Police in Hermosa Beach got an emergency 911 call from an Apple Watch notifying them that the "owner of this watch has taken a hard fall." They found the man unconscious lying in the roadway, bleeding profusely from his head.
Police in Hermosa Beach got an emergency 911 call from an Apple Watch notifying them that the "owner of this watch has taken a hard fall." They found the man unconscious lying in the roadway, bleeding profusely from his head.
Black History Month honors medical pioneers for 2022 theme
Charles Drew, Rebecca Lee Crumpler and Daniel Hale Williams are just a few of the practitioners who revolutionized modern medicine.
Charles Drew, Rebecca Lee Crumpler and Daniel Hale Williams are just a few of the practitioners who revolutionized modern medicine.
Medical team going to Sierra Vista to battle COVID-19 surge
Personnel includes physicians, advanced health care professionals, nurses, a respiratory therapist and a paramedic who will serve for up to 14 days per deployment.
Personnel includes physicians, advanced health care professionals, nurses, a respiratory therapist and a paramedic who will serve for up to 14 days per deployment.
Free COVID-19 tests: At-home kits expected to arrive this week
If you belong to one of the 66 million U.S households that ordered the free COVID-19 at-home tests from the federal government, you might see them arrive in your mailbox soon.
If you belong to one of the 66 million U.S households that ordered the free COVID-19 at-home tests from the federal government, you might see them arrive in your mailbox soon.
10-year-old battling cancer sworn into 100 law enforcement agencies
A 10-year-old Houston boy battling terminal cancer reached a milestone Monday completing his goal of being sworn into 100 law enforcement agencies, but perhaps the bigger story is the timely impact he’s having and the man beside him all along.
A 10-year-old Houston boy battling terminal cancer reached a milestone Monday completing his goal of being sworn into 100 law enforcement agencies, but perhaps the bigger story is the timely impact he’s having and the man beside him all along.
COVID-19 cases slowing down in Arizona: 'I don’t think omicron has too many people left to infect'
COVID-19 numbers are trending in the right direction across Arizona as we head into February – it comes as January 2022 was a record-breaking month for cases in the state.
COVID-19 numbers are trending in the right direction across Arizona as we head into February – it comes as January 2022 was a record-breaking month for cases in the state.
Tampa teen wins right to abortion without parental consent
A Tampa teen has won her appeal in district court for the right to talk to a doctor about, and ultimately have a medical abortion without parental consent. Her original request was denied by a judge, based partially on "either a lack of intelligence or credibility."
A Tampa teen has won her appeal in district court for the right to talk to a doctor about, and ultimately have a medical abortion without parental consent. Her original request was denied by a judge, based partially on "either a lack of intelligence or credibility."
Former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst wrote heartbreaking essay in 2021
Former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst, who jumped to her death from a Manhattan building on Sunday morning, had written last year about the difficulties in her life
Former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst, who jumped to her death from a Manhattan building on Sunday morning, had written last year about the difficulties in her life
Omicron variant raises concerns about long-term COVID-19
Omicron's race across the globe has amped up concerns about long COVID, which some estimates suggest affects a third of COVID-19 survivors.
Omicron's race across the globe has amped up concerns about long COVID, which some estimates suggest affects a third of COVID-19 survivors.
COVID-19, booming housing and rental market mean hard times for some Arizonans
Effects from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the booming housing and home rental market in the Phoenix area, have meant that some Arizonans are facing some tough times financially.
Effects from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the booming housing and home rental market in the Phoenix area, have meant that some Arizonans are facing some tough times financially.
Arizona governor's $10M Educational Recovery Fund in question by some parents still waiting for the money
A Phoenix parent says she hasn't seen a cent from the Arizona governor's $10M Educational Recovery Fund for switching her children to a charter school from a public school amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Phoenix parent says she hasn't seen a cent from the Arizona governor's $10M Educational Recovery Fund for switching her children to a charter school from a public school amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
2022 Winter Olympics: US bobsledder tests positive for COVID-19
U.S. Olympic bobsledder Josh Williamson has tested positive for COVID-19 and won't fly with his teammates to China, though he remains hopeful of getting there in time for the Beijing Games.
U.S. Olympic bobsledder Josh Williamson has tested positive for COVID-19 and won't fly with his teammates to China, though he remains hopeful of getting there in time for the Beijing Games.