Investigative report released over Phoenix 911 dispatcher who died after working 15-hour shift
Pamela Cooper was on her fourth day back as a 911 operator for the city after being home for five weeks while recovering from the virus in February. She died six days later.
Pamela Cooper was on her fourth day back as a 911 operator for the city after being home for five weeks while recovering from the virus in February. She died six days later.
Carnival Vista: 27 people aboard cruise ship test positive for COVID-19
The COVID-19 cases were among 26 crew members and one passenger on the Carnival Vista cruise ship, which arrived Wednesday in Belize, officials said.
The COVID-19 cases were among 26 crew members and one passenger on the Carnival Vista cruise ship, which arrived Wednesday in Belize, officials said.
Public health emergency orders issued on Navajo Nation for COVID-19
The Navajo Department of Health has issued three new public health emergency orders for businesses and schools while revising in-person gathering limits for certain events.
The Navajo Department of Health has issued three new public health emergency orders for businesses and schools while revising in-person gathering limits for certain events.
Brevard residents warned to only call for ambulance or go to ER for true emergency
Hospitals in Brevard County are asking you to think twice before you call for an ambulance. The county's three hospital systems are packed with COVID patients right now, and they tell us the emergency rooms are overwhelmed.
Hospitals in Brevard County are asking you to think twice before you call for an ambulance. The county's three hospital systems are packed with COVID patients right now, and they tell us the emergency rooms are overwhelmed.
Lollapalooza not a COVID-19 'superspreader', Chicago's top doc says
Chicago's top doctor says Lollapalooza was not the COVID-19 superspreader that some people feared it might be.
Chicago's top doctor says Lollapalooza was not the COVID-19 superspreader that some people feared it might be.
Extra COVID vaccine OK'd for those with weak immune systems
U.S. regulators on Thursday said transplant recipients and others with weakened immune systems can get an extra dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to better protect them as the delta variant continues to surge.
U.S. regulators on Thursday said transplant recipients and others with weakened immune systems can get an extra dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to better protect them as the delta variant continues to surge.
Students move into Arizona State University dorms ahead of new school year
For the 2021-2022 School Year, ASU is welcoming about 16,000 new and incoming students to their new home.
For the 2021-2022 School Year, ASU is welcoming about 16,000 new and incoming students to their new home.
Phoenix Union High School District hosting COVID-19 vaccination events amid delta variant-fuelled surge
Hundreds of people gathered at Metro Tech High School in Phoenix on Saturday for a vaccination event organized by the Phoenix Union High School District.
Hundreds of people gathered at Metro Tech High School in Phoenix on Saturday for a vaccination event organized by the Phoenix Union High School District.
Hospitals compete for healthcare workers amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
In Phoenix, Valleywise Health is looking to hire more than 160 RNs, while Banner hospitals have more than 1,000 openings for RNs.
In Phoenix, Valleywise Health is looking to hire more than 160 RNs, while Banner hospitals have more than 1,000 openings for RNs.
Amid COVID-19 surge, Arizona Republicans call on Gov. Ducey to punish school districts with mask mandates
Dozens of Arizona Republican lawmakers asked Gov. Doug Ducey to punish any school district in the state that "refuses to follow state law" when it comes to enforcing COVID-19 guidelines.
Dozens of Arizona Republican lawmakers asked Gov. Doug Ducey to punish any school district in the state that "refuses to follow state law" when it comes to enforcing COVID-19 guidelines.
COVID-19 surge: States that showed progress now seeing waves of new cases
The COVID-19 surge that is sending hospitalizations to all-time highs in parts of the South is also clobbering states like Hawaii and Oregon that were once seen as pandemic success stories.
The COVID-19 surge that is sending hospitalizations to all-time highs in parts of the South is also clobbering states like Hawaii and Oregon that were once seen as pandemic success stories.
US in ‘much worse situation’ with COVID-19 pandemic than expected, experts say
Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania and a member of the FDA Vaccine Advisory Panel, said he’s amazed at how much of society appears to have returned to normal behaviors despite the pandemic being far from over.
Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania and a member of the FDA Vaccine Advisory Panel, said he’s amazed at how much of society appears to have returned to normal behaviors despite the pandemic being far from over.
CDC: More than 90% of US counties have ‘substantial or high’ COVID-19 transmission
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said on Thursday that more than 90% of counties in the U.S. are experiencing “substantial or high” rates of COVID-19 transmission.
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said on Thursday that more than 90% of counties in the U.S. are experiencing “substantial or high” rates of COVID-19 transmission.
No staffed pediatric ICU beds left in North Texas region, hospital official says
“We [have] no staffed pediatric ICU beds available in Trauma Service Area E,” said Stephen Love, President/CEO, Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council.
“We [have] no staffed pediatric ICU beds available in Trauma Service Area E,” said Stephen Love, President/CEO, Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council.
Valleywise, Dignity Health: All employees must be fully vaccinated by Nov. 1
The public hospital systems say they will exempt workers with specific religious and medical reasons.
The public hospital systems say they will exempt workers with specific religious and medical reasons.
‘Outrageously expensive’: Biden calls on Congress to lower prescription drug costs
President Joe Biden on Thursday gave a speech calling on Congress to act on lowering prescription drug costs.
President Joe Biden on Thursday gave a speech calling on Congress to act on lowering prescription drug costs.
'COVID fee': 2 colleges in West Virginia, Alabama billing unvaccinated students
A college in West Virginia and another in Alabama will be charging students unvaccinated against COVID-19 hundreds of dollars in extra fees this fall.
A college in West Virginia and another in Alabama will be charging students unvaccinated against COVID-19 hundreds of dollars in extra fees this fall.
San Francisco becomes 1st major city to require full vaccination at restaurants, gyms
San Francisco will become the first major U.S. city to require full vaccination for patrons at indoor establishments like restaurants, cafes, bars, and gyms.
San Francisco will become the first major U.S. city to require full vaccination for patrons at indoor establishments like restaurants, cafes, bars, and gyms.
Several Arizona colleges to require masks in all classrooms
ASU, NAU, UArizona, and the Maricopa County Community College District announced mask-wearing will be required inside all buildings as COVID-19 virus numbers continue to climb in Arizona.
ASU, NAU, UArizona, and the Maricopa County Community College District announced mask-wearing will be required inside all buildings as COVID-19 virus numbers continue to climb in Arizona.
Arizona reports 2,970 more COVID-19 cases, most in 6 months
While the daily reports of additional cases and hospitalizations rose steadily in July and so far in August, they remain below numbers seen during the surges last summer and last winter.
While the daily reports of additional cases and hospitalizations rose steadily in July and so far in August, they remain below numbers seen during the surges last summer and last winter.