Phoenix Union High School District to require COVID-19 vaccines or weekly tests for sports and activities
Phoenix Union High School District officials say coaches, staff, volunteers and students who take part in sports and select extracurricular activities will need to either be vaccinated or undergo weekly tests for COVID-19.
Phoenix Union High School District officials say coaches, staff, volunteers and students who take part in sports and select extracurricular activities will need to either be vaccinated or undergo weekly tests for COVID-19.
Expo 2020 Dubai: Middle East's 1st World Fair opens after pandemic delay
Expo 2020 Dubai, the Middle East’s first World Fair, finally opened on Friday following a year-long pandemic delay.
Expo 2020 Dubai, the Middle East’s first World Fair, finally opened on Friday following a year-long pandemic delay.
Scammers got $5.8 billion in fraudulent jobless payments from Arizona DES
A report states that the Arizona State Government paid out $5.8 billion in unemployment money to fraudsters during the pandemic. To put $5.8 billion in perspective, that amount of money can run the entire Arizona state budget for six months.
A report states that the Arizona State Government paid out $5.8 billion in unemployment money to fraudsters during the pandemic. To put $5.8 billion in perspective, that amount of money can run the entire Arizona state budget for six months.
White House glows pink for start of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The White House glowed pink Friday in recognition of the start of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The White House glowed pink Friday in recognition of the start of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Merck says experimental COVID-19 pill cuts hospitalizations, deaths by half
Merck & Co. said its experimental COVID-19 pill reduced hospitalizations and deaths by half in people recently infected.
Merck & Co. said its experimental COVID-19 pill reduced hospitalizations and deaths by half in people recently infected.
School officials ask for federal help amid threats over COVID-19 policies
The nation's school boards are asking President Joe Biden for federal assistance to investigate and stop a growing number of threats made against their members.
The nation's school boards are asking President Joe Biden for federal assistance to investigate and stop a growing number of threats made against their members.
Family, Citrus High community struggles with sudden loss of standout student-athlete
Hours before his death, 16-year-old Antonio Hick drove his new car to school for the first time. The car has now become a small memorial, covered with flowers. The football team's helmets also have a tribute, an angel with the number 56, which Antonio wore on his jersey.
Hours before his death, 16-year-old Antonio Hick drove his new car to school for the first time. The car has now become a small memorial, covered with flowers. The football team's helmets also have a tribute, an angel with the number 56, which Antonio wore on his jersey.
Travelling nurses in high demand across Arizona as hospitals face staff shortages
With demand high and the market competitive, some hospitals are offering double the amount of pre-pandemic pay and benefits to attract travelling nurses to come to Arizona.
With demand high and the market competitive, some hospitals are offering double the amount of pre-pandemic pay and benefits to attract travelling nurses to come to Arizona.
2 Virginia children die from COVID-19 within 3 days
A child under the age of 10 in eastern Virginia is the second fatal juvenile case this week.
A child under the age of 10 in eastern Virginia is the second fatal juvenile case this week.
Prospect of multi-disease pandemic has doctors worried about winter
With fall arriving and a predicted surge in COVID-19 cases by doctors, there are worries that the country will face a multi-disease pandemic of COVID, flu, and other illnesses.
With fall arriving and a predicted surge in COVID-19 cases by doctors, there are worries that the country will face a multi-disease pandemic of COVID, flu, and other illnesses.
HIPAA does not apply to revealing COVID-19 vaccine status at work, HHS says
The HHS and OCR released guidance on Thursday which further clarified and confirmed that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule does not apply to employers or employment records.
The HHS and OCR released guidance on Thursday which further clarified and confirmed that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule does not apply to employers or employment records.
United Airlines says some workers who faced firing over COVID-19 vaccine policy got shots
United Airlines says only about 300 employees out of its U.S. workforce of 67,000 face dismissal for refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
United Airlines says only about 300 employees out of its U.S. workforce of 67,000 face dismissal for refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Government report finds ‘alarming levels’ of heavy metals in more baby foods
A new report by a U.S. House panel reveals “alarming levels” of toxic heavy metals in “even more” baby foods despite previous warnings to some baby food manufacturers.
A new report by a U.S. House panel reveals “alarming levels” of toxic heavy metals in “even more” baby foods despite previous warnings to some baby food manufacturers.
US unemployment claims rise for 3rd straight week amid delta spread
U.S. unemployment claims rose by 11,000 last week to 362,000, the Labor Department said Thursday.
U.S. unemployment claims rose by 11,000 last week to 362,000, the Labor Department said Thursday.
The exercise routine that's 3x more beneficial than walking, according to researchers
A recent study indicated that much of the negative effect of being seated and inactive may be offset by having higher levels of activity and exercise.
A recent study indicated that much of the negative effect of being seated and inactive may be offset by having higher levels of activity and exercise.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Ways to reduce risk and detect it early
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Here are steps to take to help reduce the risk and how to detect it early.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Here are steps to take to help reduce the risk and how to detect it early.
‘Hero even after death’: Fallen Florida deputy’s organs donated to 5 people, including baby
The organs belonging to Deputy Joshua Moyers -- who was killed in the line of duty during a traffic stop in north Florida -- have been donated to five people, including a 29-week-old baby.
The organs belonging to Deputy Joshua Moyers -- who was killed in the line of duty during a traffic stop in north Florida -- have been donated to five people, including a 29-week-old baby.
Arizona woman with weeks to live heads to Mexico for liver transplant
A Globe woman is heading to Mexico to receive a more affordable liver transplant surgery after not being able to afford one in America. The community rallied behind her to help raise money.
A Globe woman is heading to Mexico to receive a more affordable liver transplant surgery after not being able to afford one in America. The community rallied behind her to help raise money.
COVID-19 at-home antiviral treatment to undergo clinical trials in Mesa
A lab in Mesa is involved in trials for a new at-home treatment for COVID-19 that, if approved, could help reduce hospitalizations.
A lab in Mesa is involved in trials for a new at-home treatment for COVID-19 that, if approved, could help reduce hospitalizations.
Downtown Phoenix businesses hopeful for a bounce back in 2022 after pandemic
Downtown Phoenix relies on business travelers going to conventions, filling hotels and eating at restaurants – however, COVID-19 has put a major damper on business.
Downtown Phoenix relies on business travelers going to conventions, filling hotels and eating at restaurants – however, COVID-19 has put a major damper on business.