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.

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.

St. Pete woman born with heart condition faces amputation after COVID-19 infection

Claire Bridges is 20, overall healthy, and vaccinated, but still got COVID-19. Although many recover, a congenital heart condition caused major complications and now, Claire may have to have both legs amputated.

New COVID variant BA.2: What's known about 'stealth' omicron?

The new coronavirus variant, which scientists call BA.2, is widely considered stealthier than the original version of omicron because particular genetic traits make it somewhat harder to detect.

N95 masks: How often can they be reused?

How many times can I reuse my N95 mask? Here's what you need to know.

iPhone Face ID with mask option now available for some with latest Apple update

The function identifies the top portion of a user’s face in order to unlock a device, making it potentially less secure which is why Apple is allowing consumers to opt-in or out to use it.

CDC adds 15 more destinations to ‘high risk’ travel list

According to the CDC, 15 new destinations were cited Monday as a level four — meaning “very high risk” — for Americans.

Fake vax cards at Bills game leads to couple's arrest

A New York couple have been charged with a felony for allegedly using falsified vaccination cards at the Buffalo Bills playoff game against the New England Patriots.

Unemployment claims drop for the first time in a month

The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims fell by 30,000 to 260,000 last week, slightly less than the 265,000 analysts were expecting.

Denmark ends most virus restrictions, ready to 'welcome the life we knew before'

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said that while the omicron variant is surging in Denmark, it is not placing a heavy burden on the health system and the country has a high vaccination rate. "As of Feb. 1, Denmark will be open."

First COVID-19 case reported in Arizona 2 years ago: What's happened, what's to come

On Jan. 26, 2020, health officials announced that an Arizona State University student tested positive for the novel coronavirus after traveling from Wuhan, China. Since then, more than 25,000 people in the state have died from complications related to the disease we now know as COVID-19.

Hospital patient who refused COVID-19 vaccine denied heart transplant

A Boston hospital is defending itself after a man’s family claimed he was denied a new heart for refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Mesa high schoolers compete to find solutions to issues their communities are facing

A big competition involving different high schools in Mesa took place Jan. 25 to 26 – the third annual Hacktivate. It helps students come up with ways to solve issues their communities are facing.

Navy discharges 1st active-duty sailors for vaccine refusal

The Navy said Tuesday that it has discharged 23 active-duty sailors for refusing the coronavirus vaccine, marking the first time it has thrown currently serving sailors out of the military over the mandatory shots.