Omicron in Arizona: Health officials confirm first reported case in the state
Arizona health officials say they have detected the first case of COVID-19 involving the omicron variant in Yavapai County.
Arizona health officials say they have detected the first case of COVID-19 involving the omicron variant in Yavapai County.
Prosper cheerleader making miraculous recovery after breaking her neck in tumbling accident
Just two and a half months since doctors told her she’d never walk again, Makayla is making small but mighty strides toward breathing on her own and rolling over. It’s something physical therapists told her typically takes weeks to do that she accomplished on her third try. “I don’t like being told I can’t do something because I’m going to prove you wrong."
Just two and a half months since doctors told her she’d never walk again, Makayla is making small but mighty strides toward breathing on her own and rolling over. It’s something physical therapists told her typically takes weeks to do that she accomplished on her third try. “I don’t like being told I can’t do something because I’m going to prove you wrong."
Arizona reports 3,506 additional COVID cases, 18 more deaths
The latest figures posted on the Department of Health Services’ coronavirus dashboard increased Arizona’s pandemic totals to 1,301,597 cases and 22,779 deaths.
The latest figures posted on the Department of Health Services’ coronavirus dashboard increased Arizona’s pandemic totals to 1,301,597 cases and 22,779 deaths.
'A beautiful burden': Family takes over south Phoenix Christmas tree business after father dies of COVID-19
Jimmie Munoz Sr. died this year after catching COVID-19. He founded the Christmas Tree Farm, which lies right in the front yard of the Munoz home on Central Avenue.
Jimmie Munoz Sr. died this year after catching COVID-19. He founded the Christmas Tree Farm, which lies right in the front yard of the Munoz home on Central Avenue.
California unveils plans to be abortion sanctuary if Roe v. Wade overturned
California unveils plan to become an abortion "sanctuary" if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. The proposal would include paying for travel, lodging and procedures for people from other states who want to have an abortion.
California unveils plan to become an abortion "sanctuary" if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. The proposal would include paying for travel, lodging and procedures for people from other states who want to have an abortion.
'Pharma Bro' company reaches $40M settlement in price-gouging case
Vyera Pharmaceuticals, once owned by “Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli, will pay $40 million to settle allegations it increased the price of a life-saving medication by 4,000%.
Vyera Pharmaceuticals, once owned by “Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli, will pay $40 million to settle allegations it increased the price of a life-saving medication by 4,000%.
LAUSD fires hundreds of unvaccinated employees
Nearly 500 Los Angeles Unified School District employees have been fired after they refused to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Nearly 500 Los Angeles Unified School District employees have been fired after they refused to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Pfizer: COVID-19 booster offers protection against omicron in early study
Pfizer said its COVID-19 booster dose may protect against the new omicron variant, but the initial two doses appear significantly less effective.
Pfizer said its COVID-19 booster dose may protect against the new omicron variant, but the initial two doses appear significantly less effective.
Alleged kidnapper and teen stopped at Canadian border after invalid COVID-19 tests
A complaint filed in U.S. District Court in Burlington on Friday says the 19-year-old man was apprehended by U.S. border agents at the Highgate Springs port of entry on Thursday after he and the girl were refused entry to Canada.
A complaint filed in U.S. District Court in Burlington on Friday says the 19-year-old man was apprehended by U.S. border agents at the Highgate Springs port of entry on Thursday after he and the girl were refused entry to Canada.
Banner Health helps employees destress through reiki therapy
During a very stressful time for healthcare workers, Banner is helping its employees to help relieve their stress in a holistic way through reiki therapy.
During a very stressful time for healthcare workers, Banner is helping its employees to help relieve their stress in a holistic way through reiki therapy.
COVID-related stress weighs heavily on Gen Z
Among Americans in Gen Z, 46% said the pandemic has made it harder to pursue their education or career goals.
Among Americans in Gen Z, 46% said the pandemic has made it harder to pursue their education or career goals.
WHO advises against use of COVID-19 survivors' plasma to treat patients battling virus
Experts at the World Health Organization recommended Tuesday against using blood plasma from people who have recovered from COVID-19.
Experts at the World Health Organization recommended Tuesday against using blood plasma from people who have recovered from COVID-19.
WHO: Kids in 5-14 age group account for Europe's highest COVID-19 rates
The WHO's office for Europe said children in the 5 to 14 age group now account for the highest rates of reported COVID-19 infections in the region.
The WHO's office for Europe said children in the 5 to 14 age group now account for the highest rates of reported COVID-19 infections in the region.
Healdsburg protests in support of unvaccinated councilwoman
At the center of the turmoil: Councilwoman Skylaer Palacios, who is not allowed to attend in-person meetings because she is unvaccinated against COVID-19.
At the center of the turmoil: Councilwoman Skylaer Palacios, who is not allowed to attend in-person meetings because she is unvaccinated against COVID-19.
Unvaccinated Illinois residents to pay own COVID-19 hospital bill, state lawmaker proposes
State Rep. Jonathan Carroll is proposing that any Illinois resident who refuses to get the COVID-19 vaccine should pay their own bill if hospitalized with the virus.
State Rep. Jonathan Carroll is proposing that any Illinois resident who refuses to get the COVID-19 vaccine should pay their own bill if hospitalized with the virus.
Woman from NW Harris Co. tests positive for Omicron variant
A woman in her 40s from northwest Harris County has tested positive for the Omicron variant of COVID-19, according to Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo.
A woman in her 40s from northwest Harris County has tested positive for the Omicron variant of COVID-19, according to Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo.
As ICUs fill up, patients in Arizona face long wait for emergency room doctor
Hospital emergency rooms and intensive care units across Arizona are filled to capacity amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and that means some are facing some very long wait times.
Hospital emergency rooms and intensive care units across Arizona are filled to capacity amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and that means some are facing some very long wait times.
Italy to enforce COVID-19 vaccine status checks at indoor restaurants, theaters, museums
Italy is making life more uncomfortable for unvaccinated people as the holidays draw near.
Italy is making life more uncomfortable for unvaccinated people as the holidays draw near.
Biden: Prescription drugs ‘outrageously expensive’ in US, calls on Senate to act
President Joe Biden pushed his “Build Back Better” agenda, focusing on how provisions of the spending bill would lower the cost of prescription drugs for many.
President Joe Biden pushed his “Build Back Better” agenda, focusing on how provisions of the spending bill would lower the cost of prescription drugs for many.
Arizona reports 3,022 more COVID-19 cases, but no new deaths
The latest numbers pushed the state’s totals to 1,295,076 confirmed cases since the pandemic began and 22,589 known deaths.
The latest numbers pushed the state’s totals to 1,295,076 confirmed cases since the pandemic began and 22,589 known deaths.