COVID-19 cases soar in the U.S. after Labor Day weekend

It was a busy weekend in Scottsdale, a popular tourist destination for sure, but nationwide, more than 76,000 new cases were reported by the New York Times on Sept. 6 alone. That's triple the amount compared to Labor Day 2020. FOX's Stephanie Bennett reports.

RSV cases on the rise as COVID-19 restrictions ease, NIH says

NIH says respiratory syncytial virus is usually more common in the fall, winter and spring. But infections increased over the summer as states eased up COVID-19 restrictions.

Idaho hospitals rationing health care amid COVID-19 surge

The move came as the state's confirmed coronavirus cases skyrocketed in recent weeks. Idaho has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the U.S.

Tempe-based company using UV lights to kill coronavirus particles

Besides rendering the virus that causes COVID-19 inactive, the UV-C light can also be used to keep people safe from the spores that cause Valley Fever.

American Airlines ends COVID leave for unvaccinated workers

American Airlines will no longer offer paid pandemic time off for employees who get sick but are not vaccinated against COVID-19

Ivermectin poisoning calls have increased 163%, poison control centers report

In August 2021 alone, there were a total of 459 calls for ivermectin poisoning made to call centers across the country, which is a significant increase compared to the 58 calls made in the same month last year.

Potential COVID-19 vaccine side effects are more common in actual infection

A recent study found that potential side effects from COVID-19 vaccines that many use as an excuse to remain unvaccinated are actually far more common and severe in those who opt not to get the shot and wind up with an actual COVID-19 infection instead.

US COVID-19 cases nearly 4 times higher Labor Day weekend compared to 2020

Oxford University said the U.S. has seen nearly four times as many COVID-19 cases compared to Labor Day 2020. Deaths were also nearly twice as high compared to a year ago, according to the same chart.

US surpasses 40M recorded COVID-19 cases since start of pandemic

More than 40 million COVID-19 cases have been reported in the U.S. since the start of the global pandemic, and more than 646,000 have died.

Arizona AG: Tucson COVID-19 vaccine mandate violates state law

"Tucson’s vaccine mandate is illegal, and the city could be held liable for attempting to force employees to take it against their beliefs," said Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich. "COVID-19 vaccinations should be a choice, not a government mandate."

Bay Area family making history in Pfizer pediatric vaccine trial

They're only in elementary school, but 6-year-old Sofia Chavez and her 9-year-old brother Nico are helping make history. They have been part of Pfizer's pediatric COVID-19 vaccine trial at Stanford for children.

Demand increasing for COVID-19 tests
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With more people traveling, kids going back to school, and companies bringing workers back into the office, there's an increased demand for COVID-19 tests. FOX 10's Ty Brennan speaks with Raymond Embry, CEO of Embry Health, to find out more on the testing demand.

COVID-19 variant mu detected in 49 states

The mu variant was recently added to the World Health Organization's 'variants of interest' list and has been detected in 49 states and 42 countries.