National Nurses Day is Thursday, beginning a weeklong celebration of the profession

May 6 is National Nurses Day, which marks the beginning of National Nurses Week — a period Congress designated in 1982 to recognize and appreciate the work nurses do every day to save lives.

Peloton recalls treadmills after child’s death, dozens of reported injuries

In a major reversal, Peloton on Wednesday announced voluntary recalls of its Tread+ and Tread treadmill machines after dozens of reports of injuries and one child’s death.

Los Angeles County moves into California's least restrictive yellow tier

On Tuesday, Los Angeles County became eligible to move into the yellow tier, California’s least restrictive on the state’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy, which eases more rules for businesses amid the ongoing pandemic. 

WHO: More COVID-19 cases reported globally in past 2 weeks than in 1st 6 months of pandemic

WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said more cases of COVID-19 have been reported globally in the past two weeks than in the first six months of the pandemic.

‘It’s not fair’ to become COVID-19 ‘incubator’: Bill Nye slams anti-vaxxers

Bill Nye castigated Americans who are refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccine, saying “it’s not fair” for them to become an “incubator for a variant” and infect others.

Gila County looks to begin Pfizer vaccines for those 12 and up pending FDA approval

Upon a pending FDA approval of the Pfizer vaccine for those 12 years and older, Gila County officials are hoping to head into schools to get children vaccinated.

Biden’s new goal: 70% in US with at least 1 dose, 160M fully vaccinated by July 4

President Joe Biden announced a new target of 70% of American adults receiving at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and 160 million fully vaccinated, by the Fourth of July.

Arizona reports 701 additional COVID-19 cases, 11 new deaths

The state’s pandemic totals rose to 865,280 cases and 17,355 deaths, according to the state’s coronavirus dashboard.

Walmart, Sam's Club offering walk-up COVID-19 vaccines

Walmart and Sam's Club will allow walk-ups to receive COVID-19 vaccinations with a pre-scheduled appointment.

Some Black parents say pandemic remote learning has shielded students from racism in classroom

Many Black parents are finding another benefit to remote learning beyond avoiding potential COVID-19 infection: being better able to shield their children from racism in classrooms.

Southwest Wellness Group holding 8-day vaccine clinic
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A weeklong COVID-19 vaccine clinic is taking place in the Valley from May 8 to May 13. The clinic runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. FOX 10's Ty Brennan has the details.

North Texas couple stuck in Cancun, Mexico with COVID-19

A couple from Carrollton is stuck in Mexico right now after both tested positive for COVID-19. Their three-day getaway has turned into a weeks-long medical ordeal.

Navajo Nation once ravaged by COVID-19 now helping out India

Navajo Nation was one of the hardest hit in the COVID-19 pandemic but now that it's nearing herd immunity, it's helping out India.

Restaurants in Arizona can apply for federal grant money for pandemic relief

Pandemic relief for the restaurant industry is crucial as many are still working to recover from major financial losses. The new Restaurant Revitalization Fund will help to do that for small businesses.

FDA expected to authorize Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for teens 12 and older by next week

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for young adults age 12 and older by next week, according to a federal official and a person familiar with the process, setting up shots for many before the beginning of the next school year.