Mohave County detention officer dead following COVID-19 complications

Officials with the Mohave County Sheriff's Office say one of their detention officer has passed away from complications related to COVID-19.

COVID-19 vaccines: Study finds J&J recipients better off with Moderna, Pfizer booster

An NIH study on whether or not it is safe to “mix and match” vaccines found that people who initially received J&J vaccines had better protection against COVID-19 when they got a Moderna or Pfizer vaccine as a booster.

Arizona virus hospitalizations remain on plateau below 1,800

Hospitalizations in recent weeks have loitered below 1,800 in Arizona, with 1,771 COVID-19 patients occupying hospital beds as of Tuesday.

J&J COVID-19 booster shot needs more evidence, FDA analysis suggests

In an online review, FDA scientists didn’t reach a firm conclusion, citing shortcomings with J&J’s data, including little information on protection against the extra-contagious delta variant of the coronavirus.

US to reopen land borders with Canada, Mexico for fully vaccinated in November

The Biden administration says the United States will reopen its land borders to nonessential travel next month, ending a 19-month freeze due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

AP Source: Cardinals LB Jones tests positive for COVID-19

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Chandler Jones has been put on NFL’s reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday because of a positive test, an insider says.

Man indicted for allegedly threatening doctor who advocated for COVID-19 vaccines

A Texas man faces up to five years in prison after he allegedly sent violent text messages to a Maryland doctor who advocated for the COVID-19 vaccine.

Boeing mandates COVID-19 vaccine for employees

The Boeing Co. has told employees they must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or possibly be fired.

Donors needed amid nationwide blood shortage
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The American Red Cross is making an urgent call for blood donors due to a national blood shortage. Officials say the national blood supply has dropped to its lowest post-summer level in at least years, but demain has remained high.

Pfizer to vaccinate entire city in Brazil for COVID-19 study

Pfizer researchers want to study the impact of the COVID-19 vaccine in preventing symptomatic cases, reinfections, hospitalizations, deaths, and long-term COVID-19 — so they’re vaccinating the population of an entire city.

Companies hard-pressed for holiday staff despite millions of job openings

Companies that typically hire thousands of seasonal workers are heading into the holidays during one of the tightest job markets in decades, making it unlikely they’ll find all the workers they need.

New cancer detection technology available for Phoenix police, firefighters

First responders in Phoenix will have free access to a new technology that detects the early stages of cancer. The testing is offered through a partnership between the city and Vincere Cancer Center.

DOD: 65% of all US military members fully vaccinated for COVID-19

As deadlines for U.S. military members inch closer, only 65% of all service members — including the National Guard — have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the Pentagon confirmed.

FDA allows e-cigarette manufacturer to market products for 1st time

The FDA has granted permission for R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company to market and sell its e-cigarette products after weighing the benefits and risks to the public.

Coachella, Stagecoach reverse decision on vaccine mandate for festivals

Festivalgoers will now also be allowed to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test as long as it's taken within 72 hours of the event.

New cancer detection technology available for Phoenix police, firefighters
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New cutting-edge technology to detect cancer in first responders is now available for Phoenix Fire and Police employees for free. The test, called Gallery, is a simple blood test that can detect a single cancer signal and where cancer originates. The goal of the test is to detect occupational cancer early.

Moderna, J&J COVID-19 vaccines: FDA advisory panel to weigh boosters this week

With many Americans who got Pfizer vaccinations already rolling up their sleeves for a booster shot, millions of others who received the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine wait anxiously to learn when it’s their turn.