Amazon to mandate masks for all its workers in warehouses
Starting Monday, Amazon will be requiring all of its 900,000 U.S. warehouse workers to wear masks indoors, regardless of their vaccination status.
Starting Monday, Amazon will be requiring all of its 900,000 U.S. warehouse workers to wear masks indoors, regardless of their vaccination status.
United, Frontier roll out COVID-19 vaccination requirements for workers
United Airlines will require all U.S.-based employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by late October, the company announced Friday.
United Airlines will require all U.S.-based employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by late October, the company announced Friday.
Baltimore company launches device that detects COVID-19, flu
The product, called ViraWarn, uses biosensing technology to actively screen air within indoor spaces and immediately alert occupants when COVID-19 or other viruses are sensed.
The product, called ViraWarn, uses biosensing technology to actively screen air within indoor spaces and immediately alert occupants when COVID-19 or other viruses are sensed.
'I truly regret not getting the vaccine': COVID-19 patient urges people to get vaccinated
An unvaccinated Virginia man is pleading with the public to make an appointment to get vaccinated after his illness left him hospitalized.
An unvaccinated Virginia man is pleading with the public to make an appointment to get vaccinated after his illness left him hospitalized.
US schools reopen amid COVID-19 surge with masks optional for many
Schools have begun reopening in the U.S. with most states leaving it up to local schools to decide whether to require masks.
Schools have begun reopening in the U.S. with most states leaving it up to local schools to decide whether to require masks.
United Airlines to require U.S. employees to be vaccinated
United Airlines will require employees in the U.S. to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by late October, perhaps sooner, joining a rising number of big corporations that are responding to a surge in virus cases. However, North Texas-based American and Southwest are not going that far just yet.
United Airlines will require employees in the U.S. to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by late October, perhaps sooner, joining a rising number of big corporations that are responding to a surge in virus cases. However, North Texas-based American and Southwest are not going that far just yet.
11-month old with COVID-19 flown to Temple due to 'lack of bed space' in Houston hospitals
An infant was airlifted to another hospital outside of Houston after officials with the Harris County Health system say there was "a lack of bed space" in Houston.
An infant was airlifted to another hospital outside of Houston after officials with the Harris County Health system say there was "a lack of bed space" in Houston.
New COVID-19 infections in Arizona surge past 2,800 cases
COVID-19 cases continue to increase in Arizona as more than 2,800 were reported on Aug. 6.
COVID-19 cases continue to increase in Arizona as more than 2,800 were reported on Aug. 6.
Arkansas judge blocks law banning mask mandates in schools
An Arkansas judge has temporarily blocked the state from enforcing a law that prevents schools and other governmental agencies from requiring masks.
An Arkansas judge has temporarily blocked the state from enforcing a law that prevents schools and other governmental agencies from requiring masks.
California restaurant owners offer cash prizes to encourage employee vaccinations
Stark Reality Restaurants now has seven restaurants in Santa Rosa and Healdsburg and employs 486 people. About 85% are vaccinated against COVID-19, including all management. But that leaves about 70 individuals who are not.
Stark Reality Restaurants now has seven restaurants in Santa Rosa and Healdsburg and employs 486 people. About 85% are vaccinated against COVID-19, including all management. But that leaves about 70 individuals who are not.
July jobs report: US adds 943K jobs, unemployment rate drops to 5.4%
Hiring surged in July as U.S. employers added 943,000 jobs. The unemployment rate dropped to 5.4% from 5.9% in June.
Hiring surged in July as U.S. employers added 943,000 jobs. The unemployment rate dropped to 5.4% from 5.9% in June.
'There are no beds left': Louisiana hospital says state in 'darkest days' of pandemic
The medical chief at Louisiana’s largest hospital called the current COVID-19 surge “the darkest days of this pandemic.”
The medical chief at Louisiana’s largest hospital called the current COVID-19 surge “the darkest days of this pandemic.”
FDA plan for COVID-19 boosters reportedly could be ready within weeks
The FDA’s plan for booster shots could be ready within weeks.
The FDA’s plan for booster shots could be ready within weeks.
Fried seeks funds for schools after DeSantis threatens to withhold money over mask mandates
Gov. Ron DeSantis has threatened to withhold funding sources should a school district go against his executive order and impose a mask mandate. Now, one of his chief critics, Florida Agricultural Commissioner Nikki Fried, is firing back.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has threatened to withhold funding sources should a school district go against his executive order and impose a mask mandate. Now, one of his chief critics, Florida Agricultural Commissioner Nikki Fried, is firing back.
150 Arizona doctors call for statewide school mask mandate
“Your prohibition on mask requirements means no Arizona school can provide a safe learning environment,” the doctors wrote. “Each and every one of our students and their educators deserve better.”
“Your prohibition on mask requirements means no Arizona school can provide a safe learning environment,” the doctors wrote. “Each and every one of our students and their educators deserve better.”
Valleywise Health sees increase in COVID cases, mostly in unvaccinated patients
Valleywise Health doctors and nurses say they're back to having two COVID-19 units, and most of their patients are unvaccinated and under the age of 50.
Valleywise Health doctors and nurses say they're back to having two COVID-19 units, and most of their patients are unvaccinated and under the age of 50.
'I am not going to let you die': California deputy saves colleague's life after fentanyl exposure
Body camera video shows a dramatic rescue involving a deputy who nearly died from fentanyl exposure while investigating a crime scene.
Body camera video shows a dramatic rescue involving a deputy who nearly died from fentanyl exposure while investigating a crime scene.
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine offered at 2nd Kanye West 'Donda' listening event
People attending Kanye West’s second “Donda” listening event on Thursday will be able to get a Pfizer vaccine.
People attending Kanye West’s second “Donda” listening event on Thursday will be able to get a Pfizer vaccine.
Yelp feature allows users to find businesses requiring COVID-19 vaccination
The company announced two free features for businesses — “proof of vaccination required” and “all staff fully vaccinated” — to help consumers understand how a business is currently operating amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The company announced two free features for businesses — “proof of vaccination required” and “all staff fully vaccinated” — to help consumers understand how a business is currently operating amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Brophy College Prep to mandate vaccinations, masks
Brophy College Prep is requiring students, staff and teachers to be vaccinated by Sept. 13 or they must get tested twice a week for COVID-19.
Brophy College Prep is requiring students, staff and teachers to be vaccinated by Sept. 13 or they must get tested twice a week for COVID-19.