More than 1 in 4 new COVID-19 cases are now in children, report says
A new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics says more one in four coronavirus cases are among children — the highest ratio since the pandemic began.
A new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics says more one in four coronavirus cases are among children — the highest ratio since the pandemic began.
With only weeks left to live, young groom marries high school sweetheart in San Francisco
A young man who has only weeks left to live married the love of his life Thursday in front of friends and family along San Francisco's waterfront.
A young man who has only weeks left to live married the love of his life Thursday in front of friends and family along San Francisco's waterfront.
Pima County OKs insurance penalty for unvaccinated employees
The Pima County Board of Supervisors voted on Sept. 7 to make unvaccinated employees lose discounts amounting to about $1,570 annually.
The Pima County Board of Supervisors voted on Sept. 7 to make unvaccinated employees lose discounts amounting to about $1,570 annually.
Study: Delta’s pre-flight COVID-19 tests significantly decrease risk of infection
According to the study, the risk of infection after all passengers tested negative 72 hours in advance of the flight was less than 0.1 percent.
According to the study, the risk of infection after all passengers tested negative 72 hours in advance of the flight was less than 0.1 percent.
Will 'compassion fatigue' and surge in COVID-19 cases discourage aspiring nursing students?
With Houston-area hospitals still experiencing an influx of COVID-19 patients and feeling beyond overwhelmed, nursing schools tell FOX 26 they're seeing a mix of students either stepping up or changing careers altogether.
With Houston-area hospitals still experiencing an influx of COVID-19 patients and feeling beyond overwhelmed, nursing schools tell FOX 26 they're seeing a mix of students either stepping up or changing careers altogether.
COVID-19 boosters: WHO chief urges countries halt extra shots for rest of 2021
The WHO chief has again called on countries with a large supply of vaccines to refrain from offering COVID-19 booster shots through the end of 2021.
The WHO chief has again called on countries with a large supply of vaccines to refrain from offering COVID-19 booster shots through the end of 2021.
Vaccination after COVID-19 infection gives 'hybrid' immunity to some, studies suggest
Some who have been infected with COVID-19 and later received a vaccine may develop a powerful “hybrid” immunity to the virus, research suggests.
Some who have been infected with COVID-19 and later received a vaccine may develop a powerful “hybrid” immunity to the virus, research suggests.
75% of US adults have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine, CDC says
Three-quarters of U.S. adults have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the CDC said this week.
Three-quarters of U.S. adults have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the CDC said this week.
Embry Health sees big increase in demand for rapid COVID-19 testing amid delta variant surge
The CEO of Embry Health says they have seen a big increase in the number of people they test for COVID-19 in recent weeks.
The CEO of Embry Health says they have seen a big increase in the number of people they test for COVID-19 in recent weeks.
Unemployed workers group files lawsuit against Arizona as additional unemployment benefits cease
As of Labor Day, 82,000 Arizonans received their last unemployment check, as the federal unemployment programs that extended benefits came to an end.
As of Labor Day, 82,000 Arizonans received their last unemployment check, as the federal unemployment programs that extended benefits came to an end.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mexico Supreme Court rules abortion criminalization unconstitutional
Mexico’s Supreme Court has ruled that it is unconstitutional to punish abortion.
Mexico’s Supreme Court has ruled that it is unconstitutional to punish abortion.
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.
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.