54 West Nile deaths reported this year in Maricopa County
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Health officials say 54 deaths caused by the West Nile virus have been reported so far this year in Maricopa County. Last year, only one death was reported. People should remove standing water from around their home, wear long sleeves, and apply mosquito repellent, especially if outdoors around dawk or dusk.

SpaceX launch delayed due to astronaut ‘minor medical issue’

A medical issue has sidelined one of four astronauts assigned to SpaceX’s upcoming flight to the International Space Station and delayed the launch, officials said Monday.

Millions set aside to help Arizona homeowners affected by COVID-19 to pay mortgages

If you're an Arizona homeowner who's struggling to pay the mortgage due to COVID-19 hardships, you'll find some relief in the housing department's newly allocated $197 million fund to help people just like you.

Valleywise Health opens new health center to care for kids, women and refugees

A new Valleywise Health location opened up on 75th Avenue and Thomas Road to care for kids, women and refugees. "People are empowered to seek care ..."

Indonesia becomes 1st country to greenlight Novavax COVID-19 vaccine

Biotechnology company Novavax says that Indonesia has given the world’s first emergency use authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine, which uses a different technology than current shots.

‘Vax’ earns 2021 word of the year from Oxford English Dictionary

“When our lexicographers began digging into our English language corpus data it quickly became apparent that vax was a particularly striking term,” Oxford Languages said on its website.

UArizona engineers work to develop health device unlike any other

A new health device was created by engineers at the University of Arizona and it could mean huge improvements in the treatment of diseases, testing of new drugs and the ability to track personal health.

U.S. military weighs penalties for service members who refuse COVID vaccine

As deadlines loom for military and defense civilians to get mandated COVID-19 vaccines, senior leaders are wrestling with the fate of tens of thousands who flatly refuse the shots or are seeking exemptions, and how to make sure they are treated fairly and equally. It could be a career-ending decision, or could trigger transfers, travel restrictions and requirements to repay bonuses.

Civil complaint filed over nasal spray falsely advertised as COVID-19 treatment, DOJ says

The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission filed a civil enforcement action against a Utah company after it claimed its nasal spray could prevent or treat COVID-19.

Shanghai Disneyland closes after mass COVID-19 testing over 1 contact

After testing everyone, the park will remain shut on Monday and Tuesday as it continues to cooperate with pandemic prevention efforts, Shanghai Disneyland said in a statement Monday.

Supreme Court questions Texas law banning most abortions

The Supreme Court heard three hours of arguments in two cases that challenge a Texas law that has virtually ended abortion after six weeks of pregnancy.

COVID-19 vaccines for kids 5-11 to be ‘fully up and running’ next week, White House says

The shot still needs a final recommendation from the CDC, but White House COVID-19 coordinator Jeff Zients said Monday that “starting the week of November 8, the kids’ vaccination program will be fully up and running.”

Arizona reports 2,090 new COVID-19 cases, 1 additional death

The latest numbers released by the state Department of Health Services pushed the totals to 1,170,990 cases since the pandemic began with 21,155 known deaths.

Tempe dessert shop gets creative to overcome supply chain disruptions
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The Paleta Bar in Tempe is getting creative to overcome supply chain disruptions that are happening across the country. FOX 10's Nicole Garcia has the story.

FDA delays decision on Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for kids 12-17

U.S. regulators are delaying their decision on Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for children 12 to 17 while they study the rare risk of heart inflammation.

Valleywise Health opens new health center to care for refugees
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Valleywise Health is opening a new community health center in Maryvale that aims to help refugees. FOX 10's Nicole Garcia has the story.

Ice Cube refuses COVID vaccine and walks away from $9M movie paycheck: report

Ice Cube reportedly backed out of a $9 million paycheck on a movie because he refused to get the COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

Car wash fundraiser held for Phoenix family who lost 5 members to COVID-19
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The Williams family is rallying together after recently losing five family members to the virus. The family held a car wash at Neighborhood Ministries near 19th Avenue and Van Buren Road on Sunday to raise donations toward covering funeral costs. Williams family GoFundMe https://www.gofundme.com/f/latayvia-education-funding