FEMA will cover up to $9,000 in COVID-19 funeral expenses, application opens next week
The agency announced Wednesday it will cover up to $9,000 per funeral and that the application for reimbursement will open on Monday, April 12, 2021.
The agency announced Wednesday it will cover up to $9,000 per funeral and that the application for reimbursement will open on Monday, April 12, 2021.
Video shows Phoenix Trader Joe's employees argue with customer refusing to wear a mask
Video taken at a Trader Joe's in Phoenix shows employees arguing with a customer over whether to follow CDC masking guidelines or to listen to Gov. Ducey's orders.
Video taken at a Trader Joe's in Phoenix shows employees arguing with a customer over whether to follow CDC masking guidelines or to listen to Gov. Ducey's orders.
Airlines starting to reinstate change fees on cheapest fares — here’s what you need to know
For those with tentative plans to fly this year, change fees on some fares that were waived by airlines during the pandemic have been reinstated or will be soon.
For those with tentative plans to fly this year, change fees on some fares that were waived by airlines during the pandemic have been reinstated or will be soon.
UK COVID-19 variant now ‘most common lineage’ in US, CDC says
As more and more younger adults are being hospitalized with severe COVID-19, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky confirmed Wednesday that the B.1.1.7 variant from the UK has become the most common lineage in the country.
As more and more younger adults are being hospitalized with severe COVID-19, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky confirmed Wednesday that the B.1.1.7 variant from the UK has become the most common lineage in the country.
EU agency details ‘possible link’ between AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine and rare blood clots
“The reported cases of unusual blood clotting following vaccination with the AstraZeneca vaccine should be listed as possible side effects of the vaccine,” said Emer Cooke, the agency's executive director.
“The reported cases of unusual blood clotting following vaccination with the AstraZeneca vaccine should be listed as possible side effects of the vaccine,” said Emer Cooke, the agency's executive director.
First confirmed case of COVID-19 variant on Navajo Nation
The variant was first identified in the state of California and has since been detected across the southwest U.S.
The variant was first identified in the state of California and has since been detected across the southwest U.S.
Phoenix marijuana dispensary holding pop-up drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinic
Nature's Medicines, located just west of Interstate 17 on McDowell Road, is hosting the clinic on April 7 from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. It's open to anyone 18 and older, and the Moderna shots will be given on a first come, first serve basis. There will be a maximum of four shots per vehicle and if it's your first shot, appointments for a second can be scheduled at the event. More information at https://www.naturesmedicines.com/ph/dispensaries/arizona/phoenix.html.
Nature's Medicines, located just west of Interstate 17 on McDowell Road, is hosting the clinic on April 7 from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. It's open to anyone 18 and older, and the Moderna shots will be given on a first come, first serve basis. There will be a maximum of four shots per vehicle and if it's your first shot, appointments for a second can be scheduled at the event. More information at https://www.naturesmedicines.com/ph/dispensaries/arizona/phoenix.html.
156 million coronavirus relief payments issued, Treasury says
The Treasury Department says it has issued more than 156 million payments as part of President Joe Biden’s coronavirus relief plan.
The Treasury Department says it has issued more than 156 million payments as part of President Joe Biden’s coronavirus relief plan.
'I did three funerals in three weeks': Some dying of COVID-19 while waiting turn for vaccine
Air Force veteran Diane Drewes spent months hoping to receive a COVID-19 immunization. But her daughter says the call offering an appointment came only when Drewes was dying of the illness.
Air Force veteran Diane Drewes spent months hoping to receive a COVID-19 immunization. But her daughter says the call offering an appointment came only when Drewes was dying of the illness.
Phoenix mask mandate will remain in effect despite Gov. Ducey's executive order
Officials with the City of Phoenix say the city's mask mandate, which was instituted in June of 2020, will remain in place despite an order by Gov. Doug Ducey that cities, towns and counties must now lift such mandates.
Officials with the City of Phoenix say the city's mask mandate, which was instituted in June of 2020, will remain in place despite an order by Gov. Doug Ducey that cities, towns and counties must now lift such mandates.
Fauci says variants are ‘wild card’ in COVID-19 booster vaccine equation
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases, said he feels confident in current indications of the enduring efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines — but there’s a “wild card” in play: emerging coronavirus variants.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases, said he feels confident in current indications of the enduring efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines — but there’s a “wild card” in play: emerging coronavirus variants.
Black Eyed Peas frontman Will.i.am launches high-tech face covering
The 'Xupermask' retails for $299
The 'Xupermask' retails for $299
Georgia woman contracts breakthrough COVID-19 infection after vaccination
The Dallas, Georgia, IBM retiree hoped getting fully vaccinated would make it easier and safer, but almost a month after her second shot, she tested positive for COVD-19.
The Dallas, Georgia, IBM retiree hoped getting fully vaccinated would make it easier and safer, but almost a month after her second shot, she tested positive for COVD-19.
Salt River Tubing will open for business on May 1, with safety protocols in place
Tubing on the Salt River will resume on May 1, according to officials with Salt River Tubing, with safety measures in place to keep people safe from COVID-19.
Tubing on the Salt River will resume on May 1, according to officials with Salt River Tubing, with safety measures in place to keep people safe from COVID-19.
Vice President Kamala Harris says vaccinated workers can be 'role models' for friends, family
Vice President Kamala Harris is urging Chicago union members to share their experience receiving a COVID-19 vaccine and act as “role models” for family and friends who may be reluctant even as Illinois prepares to open access to all adults.
Vice President Kamala Harris is urging Chicago union members to share their experience receiving a COVID-19 vaccine and act as “role models” for family and friends who may be reluctant even as Illinois prepares to open access to all adults.
Children playing youth football is declining, says a new survey
Most parents are saying no to youth football for their kids, according to results from a new survey by the Barrow Neurological Institute. Girls soccer ranked second to only boys football in terms of how many concussions are reported across youth sports.
Most parents are saying no to youth football for their kids, according to results from a new survey by the Barrow Neurological Institute. Girls soccer ranked second to only boys football in terms of how many concussions are reported across youth sports.
UK variant a 'brand new ballgame,' infecting children in US 'very readily,' epidemiologist warns
Dr. Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, said the U.K. variant appears to infect children more easily than previous strains of the virus.
Dr. Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, said the U.K. variant appears to infect children more easily than previous strains of the virus.
Biden moves COVID-19 vaccine eligibility date for all US adults up to April 19
President Joe Biden on Tuesday plans to announce that every U.S. adult will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine by April 19, the Associated Press reports.
President Joe Biden on Tuesday plans to announce that every U.S. adult will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine by April 19, the Associated Press reports.
Poll: 40% of evangelical Protestants, largest religious group in US, hesitant to get COVID-19 vaccine
A recent photo posted online of the president of the Southern Baptist Convention, America’s largest evangelical denomination, getting the COVID-19 vaccine drew more than 1,100 comments.
A recent photo posted online of the president of the Southern Baptist Convention, America’s largest evangelical denomination, getting the COVID-19 vaccine drew more than 1,100 comments.
Biden administration will not mandate a COVID-19 vaccine passport system, White House says
“Let me be very clear on this,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday, “the government is not now, nor will we be, supporting a system that requires Americans to carry a credential.”
“Let me be very clear on this,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday, “the government is not now, nor will we be, supporting a system that requires Americans to carry a credential.”