Arkansas governor says he regrets signing mask ban amid COVID-19 surge

Hutchinson expressed some regret about signing the ban, but said he approved it at a time when the state’s cases were much lower and a month after he lifted the state’s mask mandate.

COVID-19 vaccine mandate planned for foreign travelers to US

The Biden administration is taking the first steps toward requiring nearly all foreign visitors to the U.S. to be vaccinated for the coronavirus, a White House official says.

COVID-19 lambda variant: What to know about the coronavirus strain

WHO officials have described the lambda variant as a “variant of interest,” but researchers say more studies are needed to understand its potential impact.

New COVID-19 cases in US surpassed 100K for past 2 days

On Aug. 3, the U.S. recorded 127,976 new daily cases and on Aug. 4, the country counted 106,557 new daily COVID-19 cases.

COVID-19 booster shots: WHO calls for moratorium until end of September

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the appeal mostly to wealthier countries that have far outpaced the developing world in numbers of vaccinations.

All Arizona counties covered by new eviction moratorium

With high rates of COVID-19 cases in the state, a new evictions moratorium went into effect in all Arizona counties.

COVID-19 lung X-rays show difference between vaccinated, unvaccinated patients

A hospital shared lung X-rays of vaccinated and unvaccinated COVID-19 patients in an effort to show the vaccine’s effectiveness at preventing severe illness.

Memorials for COVID-19 victims taking shape across US

A memorial grove to COVID-19 victims has been planted in Ohio, and governors and lawmakers elsewhere are pursuing similar permanent remembrances.

COVID-19: What to know about symptoms, the delta variant and vaccines

COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and vaccine rates are all increasing amid the spread of the delta variant. Here are some answers to common questions about the variant and the vaccines.

Home Depot requires employees to wear masks, will offer masks to customers

Home Depot will require all employees contractors and vendors to wear masks inside their stores, distribution centers, office locations and customer homes.

Vaccinated Arizona legislator tests positive for coronavirus

"I know people are tired and frustrated but it’s time to go back to masking," Navarrete said in a statement on August 3. "The best defense is getting vaccinated and masked in public and crowded spaces.

AstraZeneca study finds small clot risk after 1st COVID-19 shot, none after 2nd

AstraZeneca said its COVID vaccine study found a slightly increased clot risk after the first dose and no increased risk after receiving the second.

Navajo Nation: No COVID-related deaths for 3rd day in a row

The latest numbers released by tribal health officials pushed the total number of coronavirus cases to 31,449 since the pandemic began more than a year ago.

Garth Brooks stadium tour: Singer to 'assess' remaining dates amid COVID-19 surge

Country star Garth Brooks says he will be reassessing whether to continue future dates on his stadium tour in light of the rising number of COVID-19 cases across the country.

Biden calls on resistant governors to 'get out of the way' of COVID-19 vaccine push

President Joe Biden called the COVID-19 pandemic “largely preventable,” saying Americans need to get vaccinated as the delta variant fuels case surges across the country.