Smart Health Cards: Could it become an alternative to vaccine passports?
SmartHealth Cards have been adopted by over 20 states and it’s considered by some as a trusted source for people to access and verify their vaccine status.
SmartHealth Cards have been adopted by over 20 states and it’s considered by some as a trusted source for people to access and verify their vaccine status.
Florida man kicked off United Airlines flight for wearing women’s underwear as COVID-19 mask
United requires all travelers to wear a face mask with no vents or openings that fully covers their nose and mouth.
United requires all travelers to wear a face mask with no vents or openings that fully covers their nose and mouth.
Travel tips for the holidays
If you have plans to fly over the next two weeks, even the slightest hiccup -- weather delays, staffing shortages, or even the omicron variant -- could ruin your holiday plans. So what can you do to protect yourself? Omar Kaywan, co-founder of Goose Insurance, has some travel tips for the holidays.
If you have plans to fly over the next two weeks, even the slightest hiccup -- weather delays, staffing shortages, or even the omicron variant -- could ruin your holiday plans. So what can you do to protect yourself? Omar Kaywan, co-founder of Goose Insurance, has some travel tips for the holidays.
Study: Omicron variant is 'markedly resistant' to vaccine, booster shot
According to the study, existing antibody therapies like monoclonal antibody cocktails are largely ineffective against omicron, along with natural antibodies from previous infections.
According to the study, existing antibody therapies like monoclonal antibody cocktails are largely ineffective against omicron, along with natural antibodies from previous infections.
Arizona governor signs executive order banning COVID-19 vaccine mandates for government employees
The order will not allow the state, counties or cities to implement requirements for their workers. It does, however, allow health care institutions to require vaccinations for their employees.
The order will not allow the state, counties or cities to implement requirements for their workers. It does, however, allow health care institutions to require vaccinations for their employees.
Fentanyl overdoses become No. 1 cause of death among US adults, ages 18-45: 'A national emergency'
More adults between 18 and 45 died of fentanyl overdoses in 2020 than COVID-19, motor vehicle accidents, cancer and suicide
More adults between 18 and 45 died of fentanyl overdoses in 2020 than COVID-19, motor vehicle accidents, cancer and suicide
Rural Arizona hospitals seek federal help for COVID staffing
The request form submitted to FEMA shows hospitals in Kingman, Bullhead City, Yuma, Douglas, Bisbee, Sierra Vista and Willcox are in need of nurses for COVID-19 care and emergency department support.
The request form submitted to FEMA shows hospitals in Kingman, Bullhead City, Yuma, Douglas, Bisbee, Sierra Vista and Willcox are in need of nurses for COVID-19 care and emergency department support.
Pima County Attorney will no longer prosecute over simple drug possession
Laura Conover says the decision is to protect Pima County jail employees and inmates from the surging threat of coronavirus.
Laura Conover says the decision is to protect Pima County jail employees and inmates from the surging threat of coronavirus.
NFL updates protocols in response to increase in COVID-19 cases around league
In moves reminiscent of the environment for the 2020 season, the NFL has updated its protocols and advocated for booster shots in reaction to an increase in COVID-19 cases around the league.
In moves reminiscent of the environment for the 2020 season, the NFL has updated its protocols and advocated for booster shots in reaction to an increase in COVID-19 cases around the league.
Former Bucs player Vincent Jackson diagnosed with stage 2 CTE following posthumous study of brain
After his death, the family of Vincent Jackson donated his brain to get answers on what may have led up to his death in February. After months of research, they said he had stage 2 CTE.
After his death, the family of Vincent Jackson donated his brain to get answers on what may have led up to his death in February. After months of research, they said he had stage 2 CTE.
Abortion pills by mail to be allowed as US health regulators permanently loosen restrictions
The FDA permanently loosened restrictions on abortion pills, including the requirement for abortion pills to be picked up in person.
The FDA permanently loosened restrictions on abortion pills, including the requirement for abortion pills to be picked up in person.
Pfizer, Moderna vaccines recommended over J&J shot, CDC panel says
U.S. health advisers are recommending that most Americans get the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines instead of the Johnson & Johnson shot.
U.S. health advisers are recommending that most Americans get the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines instead of the Johnson & Johnson shot.
Brother to accept degree for sister who died weeks before graduating from University of Florida
Mariel White was a sophomore at UF when she suffered four strokes that left her paralyzed from the waist down. She returned to campus and finished her degree, but died just weeks before graduation. Now her brother will walk in her place to accept the degree she fought so hard to earn.
Mariel White was a sophomore at UF when she suffered four strokes that left her paralyzed from the waist down. She returned to campus and finished her degree, but died just weeks before graduation. Now her brother will walk in her place to accept the degree she fought so hard to earn.
Army: 98% of active duty got COVID-19 vaccine by mandatory deadline
The Army said 98% of its active-duty force has gotten at least one dose of the mandatory COVID-19 vaccine, as of this week's deadline.
The Army said 98% of its active-duty force has gotten at least one dose of the mandatory COVID-19 vaccine, as of this week's deadline.
Princeton moves exams online as colleges go back to drawing board to fight COVID
Colleges across the U.S. are starting to require booster shots, extend mask mandates and in some cases revert to online classes as they brace for the new omicron variant.
Colleges across the U.S. are starting to require booster shots, extend mask mandates and in some cases revert to online classes as they brace for the new omicron variant.
Surcharge for unvaccinated Pima County employees challenged
The Arizona Conference of Police and Sheriffs said in its lawsuit that unvaccinated county employees are confronting whether to continue shouldering the costs or get vaccinated, despite personal or medical concerns.
The Arizona Conference of Police and Sheriffs said in its lawsuit that unvaccinated county employees are confronting whether to continue shouldering the costs or get vaccinated, despite personal or medical concerns.
Kentucky man dies of heart attack during tornado cleanup at daughter's home
Terry Martin Jayne, 67, died of a heart attack while cleaning up tornado debris at his daughter's home in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Terry Martin Jayne, 67, died of a heart attack while cleaning up tornado debris at his daughter's home in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
How a micro mini cow is helping patients in Arizona memory care facilities
Miss Dolly Star is a micro mini cow providing therapy to patients in memory care facilities in the Gilbert-Chandler area.
Miss Dolly Star is a micro mini cow providing therapy to patients in memory care facilities in the Gilbert-Chandler area.
Omicron surge: Medical surveillance can't keep up with rate variant is spreading
Medical experts say the omicron coronavirus variant is spreading so fast, surveillance attempts can’t keep up.
Medical experts say the omicron coronavirus variant is spreading so fast, surveillance attempts can’t keep up.
Hundreds of nurses graduate from ASU, ready to combat nursing shortage
Dec. 15 is a big day for 642 Arizona State University nursing students who are set to graduate from the Edson College of Nursing
Dec. 15 is a big day for 642 Arizona State University nursing students who are set to graduate from the Edson College of Nursing