As COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up, AAA warns 2021 travel will likely be a different experience for many
For many who may be planning a future trip after being vaccinated against COVID-19, AAA says it will likely be a different experience for many who haven’t traveled over the past year.
For many who may be planning a future trip after being vaccinated against COVID-19, AAA says it will likely be a different experience for many who haven’t traveled over the past year.
Alabama House votes to end yoga ban in schools, but don’t say 'namaste'
Yoga done in school would be limited to poses and stretches. The bill says the use of chanting, mantras and teaching the greeting "namaste" would be forbidden.
Yoga done in school would be limited to poses and stretches. The bill says the use of chanting, mantras and teaching the greeting "namaste" would be forbidden.
American, United Airlines cancel 27,000 furloughs after COVID-19 relief bill passes
Two of the biggest U.S. airlines have canceled employee furloughs after the House passed COVID-19 relief that will provide much-needed payroll support.
Two of the biggest U.S. airlines have canceled employee furloughs after the House passed COVID-19 relief that will provide much-needed payroll support.
New guidance on nursing home visits is good news for families, loved ones
According to the CDC and guidance from the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Service, visitation at this point can be done safely, but can be limited in a number of situations. News of the new guidance is good news for families of residents, who will now be able to make visits again.
According to the CDC and guidance from the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Service, visitation at this point can be done safely, but can be limited in a number of situations. News of the new guidance is good news for families of residents, who will now be able to make visits again.
Dignity Health commemorates ongoing COVID-19 pandemic with special observances
March 11 is the one-year mark for the COVID-19 pandemic, the day when the World Health Organization declared the virus a pandemic, and a declaration of an emergency outbreak was made in Arizona. In Arizona, Dignity Health hospitals marked the day with various special events, as a way to honor health care workers and remember those lost.
March 11 is the one-year mark for the COVID-19 pandemic, the day when the World Health Organization declared the virus a pandemic, and a declaration of an emergency outbreak was made in Arizona. In Arizona, Dignity Health hospitals marked the day with various special events, as a way to honor health care workers and remember those lost.
Navajo Nation officials to allow ‘soft reopening’ of some businesses
Navajo Nation officials cited a declining number of new COVID-19 cases and other improving conditions as reasons to allow some businesses to reopen under certain circumstances.
Navajo Nation officials cited a declining number of new COVID-19 cases and other improving conditions as reasons to allow some businesses to reopen under certain circumstances.
NIH launches 3rd trial into blood clot treatments for COVID-19 patients
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have launched a third trial of treatments for blood clots in COVID-19 patients.
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have launched a third trial of treatments for blood clots in COVID-19 patients.
Risk for COVID-19 hospitalization, death increases depending on body mass index, CDC says
The CDC published a report detailing a link between COVID-19 severity and higher body mass index.
The CDC published a report detailing a link between COVID-19 severity and higher body mass index.
Biden directs states to make all adults eligible for COVID-19 vaccine by May 1
President Joe Biden signed the landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill into law on Thursday, which will send $1,400 direct payments to many adults and extend emergency unemployment benefits.
President Joe Biden signed the landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill into law on Thursday, which will send $1,400 direct payments to many adults and extend emergency unemployment benefits.
Airline workers react to signing of COVID-19 relief bill
For weeks, people who work in the aviation industry have been in limbo, hoping for help from the government so they could either go back to work or stay on the job. With the signing of the COVID-19 relief bill, many are now breathing a sigh of relief.
For weeks, people who work in the aviation industry have been in limbo, hoping for help from the government so they could either go back to work or stay on the job. With the signing of the COVID-19 relief bill, many are now breathing a sigh of relief.
CDC finds women report worse side effects from COVID-19 vaccine than men
According to data from the CDC, of the first 6,994 people who reported side effects after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, 79% were women.
According to data from the CDC, of the first 6,994 people who reported side effects after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, 79% were women.
Some bar owners in Arizona still upset over continuing COVID-related restrictions
Governor Doug Ducey has announced an end to occupancy restrictions at various places, like restaurants. For some bars owners, however, they say their businesses are not benefitting from the governor's decision.
Governor Doug Ducey has announced an end to occupancy restrictions at various places, like restaurants. For some bars owners, however, they say their businesses are not benefitting from the governor's decision.
Biden wants all adults vaccine-eligible by May 1
President Joe Biden will use his first prime-time address on Thursday night to announce that he is directing states to make all American adults eligible for a coronavirus vaccine no later than May 1.
President Joe Biden will use his first prime-time address on Thursday night to announce that he is directing states to make all American adults eligible for a coronavirus vaccine no later than May 1.
Novavax vaccine has 96% efficacy against original COVID-19 strain, 55.4% against South Africa variant
Vaccine developer Novavax announced on Thursday that its vaccine offers high levels of protection against the original coronavirus strain that causes COVID-19, but the vaccine’s efficacy is diminished by some coronavirus variants, including one that originated in South Africa.
Vaccine developer Novavax announced on Thursday that its vaccine offers high levels of protection against the original coronavirus strain that causes COVID-19, but the vaccine’s efficacy is diminished by some coronavirus variants, including one that originated in South Africa.
103-year-old man who survived Holocaust, 1918 pandemic receives 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine
A 103-year-old San Francisco Bay Area man recently received his second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine — but that’s not all that’s extraordinary about him.
A 103-year-old San Francisco Bay Area man recently received his second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine — but that’s not all that’s extraordinary about him.
More than 1,000 candles form cross to remember COVID-19 victims in Brazil
More than 1,000 candles were lit to form the shape of a cross to remember the lives lost to COVID-19 in Mutuipe, Brazil.
More than 1,000 candles were lit to form the shape of a cross to remember the lives lost to COVID-19 in Mutuipe, Brazil.
Trump takes credit for COVID-19 vaccine: 'I hope everyone remembers!'
"I hope everyone remembers when they’re getting the COVID-19 (often referred to as the China Virus) Vaccine, that if I wasn’t President, you wouldn’t be getting that beautiful 'shot' for 5 years, at best."
"I hope everyone remembers when they’re getting the COVID-19 (often referred to as the China Virus) Vaccine, that if I wasn’t President, you wouldn’t be getting that beautiful 'shot' for 5 years, at best."
CVS expands COVID-19 vaccination sites in Arizona
CVS Pharmacy is adding nine new vaccination locations, bringing the total to 18 in Arizona. The locations are in Maricopa, Mohave, Pinal, Pima, Yavapai, and Yuma counties. Anyone eligible under state guidelines can register at https://www.cvs.com/immunizations/covid-19-vaccine.
CVS Pharmacy is adding nine new vaccination locations, bringing the total to 18 in Arizona. The locations are in Maricopa, Mohave, Pinal, Pima, Yavapai, and Yuma counties. Anyone eligible under state guidelines can register at https://www.cvs.com/immunizations/covid-19-vaccine.
Community rallies behind 7-year-old in need of heart transplant
After Lamere Johnson found out that he needed a heart transplant in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, his elementary school helped raise funds to make sure the surgery was possible.
After Lamere Johnson found out that he needed a heart transplant in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, his elementary school helped raise funds to make sure the surgery was possible.
Children, adults struggle with mental health as pandemic rages on
Mental health experts say many continue to suffer from depression and anxiety as the pandemic rages on. Not only are adults feeling the impacts, but so are children.
Mental health experts say many continue to suffer from depression and anxiety as the pandemic rages on. Not only are adults feeling the impacts, but so are children.