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.
New omicron variant detected in Wisconsin; 1.5x more transmissible
The new omicron variant BA.2 has been detected in Wisconsin, according to a tweet from Dr. Ben Weston, Chief Health Policy Advisor for Milwaukee County.
The new omicron variant BA.2 has been detected in Wisconsin, according to a tweet from Dr. Ben Weston, Chief Health Policy Advisor for Milwaukee County.
Super Bowl mask policy: Health officials remind fans of strict enforcement
LA County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer says every fan attending the Super Bowl at SoFi Stadium will be given a KN95 mask, and extensive outreach will be done to remind attendees to wear their masks at all times during the game.
LA County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer says every fan attending the Super Bowl at SoFi Stadium will be given a KN95 mask, and extensive outreach will be done to remind attendees to wear their masks at all times during the game.
Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau tests positive for COVID-19
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tested positive for COVID-19 but said he's feeling fine and will continue working remotely.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tested positive for COVID-19 but said he's feeling fine and will continue working remotely.
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine gets full FDA approval
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine called “Spikevax” has been given full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine called “Spikevax” has been given full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
North Carolina man would rather 'die free' than get COVID vaccine needed for life-saving transplant
A man in need of a life-saving kidney transplant says his hospital refuses to do the surgery because he is unvaccinated against COVID-19. But Chad Carswell says he is willing to "die free" rather than comply with their mandate.
A man in need of a life-saving kidney transplant says his hospital refuses to do the surgery because he is unvaccinated against COVID-19. But Chad Carswell says he is willing to "die free" rather than comply with their mandate.
Black History Month 2022 to celebrate 'Black Health and Wellness'
Black History Month 2022 starts on Feb. 1, and this year’s theme aims to focus on the importance of “Black Health and Wellness.”
Black History Month 2022 starts on Feb. 1, and this year’s theme aims to focus on the importance of “Black Health and Wellness.”
Joe Rogan pledges to ‘try harder’ amid Spotify protests over COVID-19 misinformation
Joe Rogan responded to backlash and Neil Young’s music boycott over his Spotify-exclusive podcast, saying he was only seeking to have conversations with people who have “differing opinions.”
Joe Rogan responded to backlash and Neil Young’s music boycott over his Spotify-exclusive podcast, saying he was only seeking to have conversations with people who have “differing opinions.”
NYC offering free home delivery of COVID antiviral pills
New Yorkers who have tested positive for COVID-19 can contact their doctor to request a delivery of the antiviral pill or can call 212-COVID19.
New Yorkers who have tested positive for COVID-19 can contact their doctor to request a delivery of the antiviral pill or can call 212-COVID19.
IV treatments helping COVID-19 patients battle the virus with vitamins and nutrients
IV treatments have become popular for battling COVID-19, and many come with a cocktail of vitamins and nutrients meant to help your body fight off the infection. Stefanie Maass is a nurse practitioner and owner of Scottsdale Skin and Holistic Health, she gives us a look at the treatment.
IV treatments have become popular for battling COVID-19, and many come with a cocktail of vitamins and nutrients meant to help your body fight off the infection. Stefanie Maass is a nurse practitioner and owner of Scottsdale Skin and Holistic Health, she gives us a look at the treatment.
ASU Prep students create air filtration system to keep kids in school and COVID-19 out
Arizona State University Preparatory Academy students are working on a project to keep kids in the classroom and COVID-19 out by patching together a prototype air filtration system.
Arizona State University Preparatory Academy students are working on a project to keep kids in the classroom and COVID-19 out by patching together a prototype air filtration system.
T-mobile vaccine mandate: Office employees must comply by April
T-mobile is the latest high-profile company to keep a vaccine mandate after the Supreme Court rejected Biden’s plan earlier this month.
T-mobile is the latest high-profile company to keep a vaccine mandate after the Supreme Court rejected Biden’s plan earlier this month.
Canadian truckers, thousands of others protest vaccine mandate in Ottawa
Police are investigating possible criminal charges after anti-vaccine protesters urinated on the National War Memorial, danced on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and used the statue of Canadian hero Terry Fox to display an anti-vaccine statement.
Police are investigating possible criminal charges after anti-vaccine protesters urinated on the National War Memorial, danced on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and used the statue of Canadian hero Terry Fox to display an anti-vaccine statement.
Robot performs 1st abdominal surgery without human help
Soft-tissue can be tricky to operate on — for humans or a robot — because the subtle movements in the texture are unpredictable.
Soft-tissue can be tricky to operate on — for humans or a robot — because the subtle movements in the texture are unpredictable.
Discounted dental services offered at Mesa Community College
Future dentists at Mesa Community College are accepting patients for discounted teeth cleanings and oral health screenings.
Future dentists at Mesa Community College are accepting patients for discounted teeth cleanings and oral health screenings.
USPS worker helps save woman’s life after seeing mail pileup
U.S. Postal Service employee Kayla Berridge noticed her customer’s mail was piling up. Officers later found the elderly woman trapped inside her home for at least three days.
U.S. Postal Service employee Kayla Berridge noticed her customer’s mail was piling up. Officers later found the elderly woman trapped inside her home for at least three days.
Russia's daily COVID-19 infections spike above 110,000 as omicron variant impacts country
The daily count of new coronavirus infections in Russia spiked above 110,000 as the highly contagious omicron variant races impacts the country.
The daily count of new coronavirus infections in Russia spiked above 110,000 as the highly contagious omicron variant races impacts the country.
Amid staff shortage, Maricopa County pilot program aims to get nursing students ready for work
According to Maricopa County, there were over 5,500 registered nurse vacancies in the county as of April 2021, and the program aims to get nursing students ready to entry the workforce by giving them real-life skills.
According to Maricopa County, there were over 5,500 registered nurse vacancies in the county as of April 2021, and the program aims to get nursing students ready to entry the workforce by giving them real-life skills.
First wild case of bird flu detected in US in 5 years
Scientists say a duck killed by a hunter in South Carolina had a contagious and dangerous bird flu not seen in the wild in the U.S. in five years.
Scientists say a duck killed by a hunter in South Carolina had a contagious and dangerous bird flu not seen in the wild in the U.S. in five years.
Companies allow people to opt-out of Valentine’s Day emails
As interest in celebrating Valentine’s Day gradually declines, companies are giving consumers a chance to opt-out of those marketing emails that seem to bombard your inbox any time a holiday approaches.
As interest in celebrating Valentine’s Day gradually declines, companies are giving consumers a chance to opt-out of those marketing emails that seem to bombard your inbox any time a holiday approaches.