California’s first case of Brazilian COVID-19 variant appears in San Bernardino

California’s first confirmed case of the P.1 coronavirus variant, commonly known as the ‘Brazilian’ variant has been detected in a San Bernardino resident.  

Yo-Yo Ma performs surprise concert at COVID-19 vaccination site

World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma gave a free, surprise concert at a COVID-19 vaccination site Saturday in Massachusetts.

Arizona reports 649 additional COVID-19 cases, 7 more deaths

Authorities said Arizona’s weekly percent positivity for COVID-19 diagnostic testing — an indicator of how much the virus is spreading in the community — is at a five-month low.

Fauci: Trump should urge his followers to get vaccinated

Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday he wishes former President Donald Trump would use his popularity among Republicans to persuade his followers to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Fauci backs Biden pledge of normal Fourth of July, 3 million vaccines per day

Dr. Anthony Fauci supports President Biden’s projection that Americans can achieve some sense of normalcy by July 4, citing the increasing number of coronavirus vaccines administered each day.

Pending stimulus check? Here's when your money could be released

Many Americans already see the money in their bank account but they are not able to access it because it is 'pending.'

Ireland is latest country to pause AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine following blood clot reports

At least five European countries have now paused AstraZeneca’s vaccine following sporadic reports of blood clots, despite a lack of evidence the shot was responsible. The European Medicines Agency is investigating.

Medical expert says spring breakers, St. Patrick's Day likely won't cause COVID-19 surge in Arizona

An Arizona medical expert says spring breakers and those celebrating St. Patrick's Day likely won't cause a COVID-19 surge in the state as vaccines are up and many have already been exposed to the virus.

"I’m back in action,” One of the first Americans who contracted COVID-19 speaks about his recovery

Gregg Garfield was the first coronavirus patient admitted to his hospital. He was on a ventilator for 30 days and doctors gave him a 1% chance to live. But now Gregg is thriving and has beat COVID-19.

Spacewalkers take extra safety precautions for toxic ammonia

Spacewalking astronauts had to take extra safety precautions Saturday after possibly getting toxic ammonia on their suits from the International Space Station's external cooling system.

Gov. Ducey says Arizona can meet Biden’s vaccine deadline

Arizona is scheduling vaccines for people 55 and older through four state-run mass vaccination sites in Phoenix and Tucson, and plans to lower the threshold to age 45 on April 1.

Parent groups excited over expansion of Child Tax Credit in stimulus bill

Under the American Rescue Plan, which has been signed into law by president Joe Biden, the Child Tax Credit, is being raised up to $3,600 a year.

Anti-COVID-19 vaccine accounts thrive on social media, despite platform rules

With vaccination against COVID-19 in full swing, social platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter say they’ve stepped up their fight against misinformation that aims to undermine trust in the vaccines. But problems abound.

US surpasses COVID-19 vaccine milestone of 100 million shots administered

The U.S. has administered more than 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine according to the latest numbers posted Friday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.