Wisconsin Sen. Johnson questions need for vaccinations

Wisconsin Sen. Johnson questions need for vaccinations

Republican Sen. Ron Johnson, of Wisconsin, questioned the need for widespread COVID-19 vaccinations, saying in a radio interview “what do you care if your neighbor has one or not?”

Republican Sen. Ron Johnson, of Wisconsin, questioned the need for widespread COVID-19 vaccinations, saying in a radio interview “what do you care if your neighbor has one or not?”

After getting fully vaccinated against COVID-19, how long does protection last?

After getting fully vaccinated against COVID-19, how long does protection last?

Experts don’t know exactly how long protection from current COVID-19 vaccines will last, but data has come out showing shots highly effective for at least six months.

Experts don’t know exactly how long protection from current COVID-19 vaccines will last, but data has come out showing shots highly effective for at least six months.

Mass COVID-19 vaccination site at State Farm Stadium to move to Gila River Arena

Mass COVID-19 vaccination site at State Farm Stadium to move to Gila River Arena

COVID-19 distribution at State Farm Stadium in Glendale will be moving down the street to Gila River Arena as the temperature continues to rise in Arizona.

COVID-19 distribution at State Farm Stadium in Glendale will be moving down the street to Gila River Arena as the temperature continues to rise in Arizona.

Mental health experts notice new phenomenon: Anxiety about life after COVID-19

Mental health experts notice new phenomenon: Anxiety about life after COVID-19

Mental health experts are noticing a new phenomenon: anxiety about life after COVID-19. As restrictions are lifted and activities resume, normal may not feel so "normal" anymore.

Mental health experts are noticing a new phenomenon: anxiety about life after COVID-19. As restrictions are lifted and activities resume, normal may not feel so "normal" anymore.

Navajo Nation welcomes First Lady Jill Biden in Window Rock

Navajo Nation welcomes First Lady Jill Biden in Window Rock

Dr. Jill Biden visited Arizona to meet with the President and First Lady of the Navajo Nation to discuss the coronavirus and vaccine efforts in the community.

Dr. Jill Biden visited Arizona to meet with the President and First Lady of the Navajo Nation to discuss the coronavirus and vaccine efforts in the community.

With Olympics 3 months away, Japan issues 3rd coronavirus emergency in Tokyo, Osaka

With Olympics 3 months away, Japan issues 3rd coronavirus emergency in Tokyo, Osaka

Japan has issued a third state of emergency for Tokyo and three western prefectures to curb a surge in the coronavirus just three months ahead of the Olympics.

Japan has issued a third state of emergency for Tokyo and three western prefectures to curb a surge in the coronavirus just three months ahead of the Olympics.

Vaccine clinic at West Virginia casino welcomes out-of-staters to get COVID-19 shot

Vaccine clinic at West Virginia casino welcomes out-of-staters to get COVID-19 shot

A vaccine clinic at a West Virginia casino has welcomed people from outside of the state to get their COVID-19 shots as demand declines among in-state residents.

A vaccine clinic at a West Virginia casino has welcomed people from outside of the state to get their COVID-19 shots as demand declines among in-state residents.

Oregon: CDC investigating death of woman who developed rare blood clot after J&J vaccine

Oregon: CDC investigating death of woman who developed rare blood clot after J&J vaccine

Oregon health officials said Thursday that federal officials are investigating the death of a woman in her 50s who developed a rare blood clot and low platelets within two weeks of receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine against COVID-19.

Oregon health officials said Thursday that federal officials are investigating the death of a woman in her 50s who developed a rare blood clot and low platelets within two weeks of receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine against COVID-19.

11-year-old waits for kidney transplant amid COVID-19 pandemic

11-year-old waits for kidney transplant amid COVID-19 pandemic

It took years before doctors diagnose Tristan Black with a disease that affects the aorta, which ultimately causes poor kidney function. Now, the boy is in need of a life-saving gift.

It took years before doctors diagnose Tristan Black with a disease that affects the aorta, which ultimately causes poor kidney function. Now, the boy is in need of a life-saving gift.

IRS sends another batch of $1,400 stimulus checks to 2M Americans

IRS sends another batch of $1,400 stimulus checks to 2M Americans

The IRS said Thursday that it has disbursed about 161 million payments, worth roughly $379 billion, in the span of about five weeks.

The IRS said Thursday that it has disbursed about 161 million payments, worth roughly $379 billion, in the span of about five weeks.

COVID-19 vaccines are completely free — but some people are still being billed

COVID-19 vaccines are completely free — but some people are still being billed

COVID-19 vaccines are free to anyone in the U.S. who wants one, regardless of immigration or health insurance status. But some have reported getting billed after the fact.

COVID-19 vaccines are free to anyone in the U.S. who wants one, regardless of immigration or health insurance status. But some have reported getting billed after the fact.

Arizona State Legislature approves abortion ban for genetic issues

Arizona State Legislature approves abortion ban for genetic issues

Republicans in the Arizona State Legislature have approved a bill that will ban abortion if a woman is only seeking it because the fetus has a genetic abnormality.

Republicans in the Arizona State Legislature have approved a bill that will ban abortion if a woman is only seeking it because the fetus has a genetic abnormality.

UC, CSU plan to require COVID vaccines, pending final FDA approval

UC, CSU plan to require COVID vaccines, pending final FDA approval

The California State University and University of California systems jointly announced Thursday that they intend to require all students, faculty and staff returning for on-campus classes and activities to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

The California State University and University of California systems jointly announced Thursday that they intend to require all students, faculty and staff returning for on-campus classes and activities to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Over 2M Arizonans fully vaccinated against coronavirus

Over 2M Arizonans fully vaccinated against coronavirus

The 2,024,440 people in Arizona who are fully vaccinated, according to the state’s coronavirus dashboard, represent 28% of the state’s total population.

The 2,024,440 people in Arizona who are fully vaccinated, according to the state’s coronavirus dashboard, represent 28% of the state’s total population.

India records 314,835 new COVID-19 infections — world’s highest number of daily cases

India records 314,835 new COVID-19 infections — world’s highest number of daily cases

India reported 314,835 new COVID-19 infections on Thursday, the world’s highest figure of daily cases since the pandemic began. The country is also facing dangerously low levels of oxygen and hospital bed shortages.

India reported 314,835 new COVID-19 infections on Thursday, the world’s highest figure of daily cases since the pandemic began. The country is also facing dangerously low levels of oxygen and hospital bed shortages.

Unemployment claims fall to 547,000, a new pandemic low

Unemployment claims fall to 547,000, a new pandemic low

The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell last week to 547,000, a new low since the pandemic struck and a further encouraging sign that layoffs are slowing on the strength of an improving job market.

The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell last week to 547,000, a new low since the pandemic struck and a further encouraging sign that layoffs are slowing on the strength of an improving job market.