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.

US to boost COVID-19 vaccine global distribution with $400M investment

“This money will speed efforts both to get shots in arms and to support vaccine manufacturing in low-and-middle-income countries,” USAID administrator Samantha Power announced Monday.

NYC announces new vaccine mandate for all private sector employers

Beginning Dec. 27, all private-sector employers in New York City must require that their employees be fully vaccinated for the coronavirus, announced Mayor Bill de Blasio.

NYC vaccine mandate includes children as young as 5

Children as young as 5 years old will be required to get vaccines in New York City to enter restaurants and other indoor venues.

Explainer: What are the rules for travelers entering the US?

Concerns surrounding the COVID-19 omicron variant are leading to new restrictions on travel that start Dec. 6.

Oxford scientist behind COVID-19 vaccine says next pandemic may be worse

Professor Sarah Gilbert, one of the scientists behind the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, is warning that more money needs to be devoted to research and preparations.

COVID outbreak at Marin school blamed on family who ignored positive test

A COVID outbreak at an elementary school in the North Bay stems from a student who went to school while infected with the novel coronavirus.  

Cruise ship with COVID-19 outbreak docks in New Orleans

Norwegian Cruise Line issued a statement that confirmed a “handful of COVID-19 cases among guests and crew.” The company said all of the identified cases involved people without symptoms of the illness.

Arizona reports 3,820 new COVID-19 cases and 28 more deaths

The latest numbers pushed Arizona’s totals to 1,292,054 cases and 22,589 known deaths since the pandemic began.

One of Arizona's first COVID-19 patients hikes Camelback Mountain with his family, doctors

Dr. Karl Viddal hiked Camelback Mountain with loved ones and the doctors who are credited with saving his life during a two-month battle with COVID-19 in May 2020. He said he wasn't sure if the hike was something he'd ever be able to do again.

COVID-19 outbreak on cruise ship approaching New Orleans

Ten people aboard a Norwegian Cruise Line ship approaching New Orleans have tested positive for COVID-19, officials said Saturday night.

Omicron variant popping up in more states as hospitals keep up with COVID-19 spike

The arrival of omicron comes as hospitals statewide continue to strain under a surge in coronavirus cases, most traced to the delta variant, along with staffing shortages.

Arizona reports big two-day COVID case surge, 174 deaths

Arizona reported 6,043 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases and 174 virus deaths on Dec. 4 as the pandemic’s latest surge maintained its grip on the state.

Italian man tries to get COVID-19 vaccine with fake arm

A nurse said she could tell right away that something was off when a 57-year-old man presented the phony limb for a shot earlier this week.

Belgian zoo says its 2 very runny-nosed hippos have COVID-19

A Belgian zoo says that a pair of hippopotamuses in its care have been placed in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19.