Former presidents, 1st ladies urge Americans to get COVID-19 vaccine
Four former presidents are urging Americans to get vaccinated as soon as COVID-19 doses are available to them.
Four former presidents are urging Americans to get vaccinated as soon as COVID-19 doses are available to them.
Will COVID-19 ever go away?
No one knows for sure. Scientists think the virus that causes COVID-19 may be with us for decades or longer, but that doesn’t mean it will keep posing the same threat.
No one knows for sure. Scientists think the virus that causes COVID-19 may be with us for decades or longer, but that doesn’t mean it will keep posing the same threat.
CVS expands COVID-19 vaccine program, offering shots at 18 Arizona pharmacies
Exact locations were not announced, however, CVS says the vaccine will be offered in Maricopa, Mohave, Pima, Pinal, and Yuma Counties. The company is offering the vaccine in 29 states as part of the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program.
Exact locations were not announced, however, CVS says the vaccine will be offered in Maricopa, Mohave, Pima, Pinal, and Yuma Counties. The company is offering the vaccine in 29 states as part of the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program.
Maricopa County releases details of essential worker COVID-19 vaccine eligibility
According to a news release from the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, vaccine prioritization will be given to frontline workers "who maintain critical infrastructure and continue critical services and functions."
According to a news release from the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, vaccine prioritization will be given to frontline workers "who maintain critical infrastructure and continue critical services and functions."
Nearly two-thirds of COVID-19 hospitalizations attributed to 4 common underlying conditions, NIH says
A recent study from researchers at Tufts University found that nearly two-thirds of COVID-19 hospitalizations in the U.S. could be attributed to four underlying conditions that are common among Americans.
A recent study from researchers at Tufts University found that nearly two-thirds of COVID-19 hospitalizations in the U.S. could be attributed to four underlying conditions that are common among Americans.
Beating COVID-19: Senior citizens take swing at virus-shaped piñata after getting vaccinated
Residents at a senior living community took a literal swing at COVID-19 when they beat a pinata, in the shape of the coronavirus, after getting vaccinated.
Residents at a senior living community took a literal swing at COVID-19 when they beat a pinata, in the shape of the coronavirus, after getting vaccinated.
Third stimulus check calculator: See how much money you could receive from Biden's relief bill
The cash payments included in the nearly $2T stimulus bill are the largest yet.
The cash payments included in the nearly $2T stimulus bill are the largest yet.
Arizona schools prepare to welcome students back to class as state deadline looms
Schools across the state that are still on virtual learning mode are now switching gears and getting ready for in-person instructions to resume.
Schools across the state that are still on virtual learning mode are now switching gears and getting ready for in-person instructions to resume.
WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic on March 11, 2020 — marking the start of a long, devastating journey
On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Over the next 12 months, the number of global cases grew from 118,000 to 118 million.
On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Over the next 12 months, the number of global cases grew from 118,000 to 118 million.
California university paying students $75 to avoid travel during spring break
The University of California, Davis is offering students $75 to be used for “staycations” to encourage them to avoid nonessential travel during spring break.
The University of California, Davis is offering students $75 to be used for “staycations” to encourage them to avoid nonessential travel during spring break.
Biden announces U.S. is buying 100M additional doses of J&J COVID-19 vaccine
President Joe Biden announced Wednesday the U.S. is buying an additional 100 million doses of the single-shot Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine.
President Joe Biden announced Wednesday the U.S. is buying an additional 100 million doses of the single-shot Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine.
COVID-19 vaccine standby list: Website sends alert on unused doses
A website is creating a standby list for leftover COVID-19 vaccines for eligible people still waiting.
A website is creating a standby list for leftover COVID-19 vaccines for eligible people still waiting.
'COVID arm': Dermatologists observe delayed skin reactions after vaccination
A delayed red, sometimes bumpy rash has been observed in vaccinated people. Dermatologists have named the condition “COVID arm” and say it’s no reason to avoid vaccination.
A delayed red, sometimes bumpy rash has been observed in vaccinated people. Dermatologists have named the condition “COVID arm” and say it’s no reason to avoid vaccination.
House passes $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, Biden expected to sign on Friday
The House passed the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, which includes $1,400 stimulus checks for many Americans. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law in his first major legislative win.
The House passed the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, which includes $1,400 stimulus checks for many Americans. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law in his first major legislative win.
Dermatologists see increased hair loss in recovered COVID-19 patients
UW Health dermatologists revealed on Wednesday, March 10 they are seeing increased cases of hair loss in patients who have recovered from COVID-19.
UW Health dermatologists revealed on Wednesday, March 10 they are seeing increased cases of hair loss in patients who have recovered from COVID-19.
Phoenix clothing boutique trying to rebound amid pandemic
Kiss Me Kate, a Phoenix clothing boutique that has been in business for over 40 years, is slowly getting regular customers back as the state lifts capacity restrictions amid COVID-19. More information at https://kissmekateaz.com/
Kiss Me Kate, a Phoenix clothing boutique that has been in business for over 40 years, is slowly getting regular customers back as the state lifts capacity restrictions amid COVID-19. More information at https://kissmekateaz.com/
Target partners with CVS to offer COVID-19 vaccines at more than 600 US stores
More than 600 CVS Pharmacy locations inside Target stores nationwide will begin offering COVID-19 vaccines to those eligible, the company said.
More than 600 CVS Pharmacy locations inside Target stores nationwide will begin offering COVID-19 vaccines to those eligible, the company said.
Fountain Hills lab uses blood test to find baby's gender instead of ultrasound
A new service at Unique Lab Services in Fountain Hills allows expecting parents to know the gender of their baby earlier than they would by using an ultrasound. More information at https://uniquelabservices.com/
A new service at Unique Lab Services in Fountain Hills allows expecting parents to know the gender of their baby earlier than they would by using an ultrasound. More information at https://uniquelabservices.com/
New Orleans hospital marks 10,000th COVID-19 recovery with jazz band sendoff
Miriam Bertrand, 72, was the Ochsner Medical Center’s 10,000th successful recovery from COVID-19 and received a jubilant sendoff — which included a jazz band performance.
Miriam Bertrand, 72, was the Ochsner Medical Center’s 10,000th successful recovery from COVID-19 and received a jubilant sendoff — which included a jazz band performance.
Alaska becomes 1st state to open COVID-19 vaccine to anyone 16 or older
Alaska has become the first state in the country where eligibility requirements were dropped for the COVID-19 vaccine. Now, anyone 16 and older who lives or works in the state can get it.
Alaska has become the first state in the country where eligibility requirements were dropped for the COVID-19 vaccine. Now, anyone 16 and older who lives or works in the state can get it.