Fauci warns against ‘prematurely’ dropping mask rules amid COVID-19 spike

Dr. Anthony Fauci responded to a move by Washington, D.C. officials to remove indoor mask mandates, saying the move is premature and could lead to a spike in cases amid a recent COVID-19 surge in parts of the country.

UArizona researcher releases new report on origin of COVID-19

Since the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic began, there has been a debate over where the virus originated from, and that debate has come back to life, as a result of a report released by a scientist in Arizona.

COVID-19 infected deer could act as ‘reservoirs’ for virus, study suggests

Penn State veterinarians found an explosive number of COVID-19 cases in deer, leaving them to wonder if humans can contract the virus from the animals.

Child COVID-19 vaccines help prevent new variants, experts say

Scientists say vaccinating kids should not only slow the spread of the coronavirus but also help prevent potentially-dangerous variants from emerging. Each new infection brings another opportunity for the virus to mutate and evolve dangerous new traits.

Judge hears argument in Arizona attorney general's lawsuit over federal COVID-19 vaccine rules

Arizona AG Mark Brnovich said the suit challenging the new Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations targeting employers with 100 or more workers would be filed Friday.

Harris to announce $1.5B investment to fight health care worker shortage

The money, which includes funds from the American Rescue Plan and other sources, will support more than 22,700 providers, marking the largest number of providers enrolled in these programs in history, according to the White House.

Austria's nationwide lockdown begins, with COVID-19 vaccine mandate looming

The new lockdown measures kicked in Monday a day after many Austrians hurriedly enjoyed a last day out at coffeehouses and Christmas markets across the country.

Arizona man reunited with family after months-long COVID-19 battle

Doctors said Brian Argo, who was battling COVID-19, had a five percent chance to survive. On Nov. 21, three months after the start of his battle, he was reunited with his family and friends.

'Tiger King' Joe Exotic diagnosed with cancer, moved to North Carolina facility

Joe Exotic, whose real name is Joseph Maldonado-Passage, was flown on a plane to be transferred from a federal medical center in Fort Worth, Texas, to a federal medical center in Butner, North Carolina, late Tuesday or early Wednesday.

Arizona reports 3,629 new COVID-19 cases, only 1 more death

The latest numbers pushed Arizona’s totals to 1,241,878 cases since the pandemic began and 21,940 known deaths.

Mask-wearing cuts new COVID-19 cases by 53%, global studies suggest

A team reviewed the results of several studies worldwide and said findings suggest that mask-wearing was found to reduce new COVID-19 cases by more than half.

Disney World puts pause on COVID vaccine mandate, cast member tells FOX 35

Nick Caturano, who runs the website GoofyVaccine.com confirmed that an internal memo was sent out to employees, notifying them of the pause.

With COVID numbers rising, Arizona urges holiday precautions

The additional 5,103 cases and 53 deaths reported by the Department of Health Services’ coronavirus dashboard increased the Arizona’s pandemic totals to 1,238,249 cases and 21,939 deaths.

City of Phoenix to mandate COVID-19 vaccination for all of its workers

Employees with the City of Phoenix have until January 2022 to get fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to a letter sent by city officials.

Supply chain issues, staffing shortages causing problems as Black Friday approaches

Black Friday 2021 might be a bit different that those of years past, as some items might be hard to come by due to ongoing supply chain problems that rose out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, small businesses in the Phoenix area are preparing for that big day.

COVID-19 boosters: CDC director OKs shots for all adults after FDA approval

The FDA has authorized Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 booster shots to all U.S. adults, ahead of approval from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

COVID-19 booster shots: FDA official explains 'simplified' decision

The U.S. booster campaign is getting a lot simpler now that regulators have opened extra vaccine shots to all adults. The Food and Drug Administration’s Dr. Peter Marks says the new approach will streamline booster decisions as COVID-19 cases begin rising again across the country.

Biden undergoes routine colonoscopy, Harris briefly in power

President Joe Biden briefly transferred power to Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday while he underwent a routine colonoscopy, setting up a history-making moment as Harris became the first woman to hold that authority during the short time she stepped in as acting president.