YMCA offering free rides for seniors to get COVID-19 vaccines
The YMCA is teaming up with Uber and the Arizona Department of Health Services to provide free transportation to seniors who qualify for the COVID-19 vaccine. To schedule a ride, call 602-212-6088 or email opas@vosymca.org.
The YMCA is teaming up with Uber and the Arizona Department of Health Services to provide free transportation to seniors who qualify for the COVID-19 vaccine. To schedule a ride, call 602-212-6088 or email opas@vosymca.org.
The baby diet: Stick to an eating schedule and pay attention to portion sizes, say dietitians
If you're trying to get back on track with good health habits, you may want to consider eating like a baby. Dietitians say you should avoid sugary drinks, keep tabs on portion sizes, stick to an eating schedule, share meal times with toddlers, and eat in one place.
If you're trying to get back on track with good health habits, you may want to consider eating like a baby. Dietitians say you should avoid sugary drinks, keep tabs on portion sizes, stick to an eating schedule, share meal times with toddlers, and eat in one place.
Arizona doctor explains why COVID-19 cases are trending downward
Cases in Arizona and the country and trending downward and a Valley doctor says it's not because of the vaccine, but because a big part of the population has gotten the virus and fewer people are walking around spreading it.
Cases in Arizona and the country and trending downward and a Valley doctor says it's not because of the vaccine, but because a big part of the population has gotten the virus and fewer people are walking around spreading it.
Kroger plans to offer 15-minute COVID-19 tests to customers nationwide
Kroger announced plans to offer a completely at-home, COVID-19 test with results in 15 minutes to its customers nationwide, pending the test’s emergency approval from the FDA.
Kroger announced plans to offer a completely at-home, COVID-19 test with results in 15 minutes to its customers nationwide, pending the test’s emergency approval from the FDA.
90-year-old Seattle woman walks 6 miles in the snow to get coronavirus vaccine
A 90-year-old Seattle woman walked six miles in the snow over the weekend to make sure she was on time for her coveted Covid-19 vaccination appointment.
A 90-year-old Seattle woman walked six miles in the snow over the weekend to make sure she was on time for her coveted Covid-19 vaccination appointment.
Marriott CEO Sorenson dead at 62 after pancreatic cancer battle
Marriott International CEO Arne Sorenson died Monday after a battle with pancreatic cancer, the company said in a statement Tuesday.
Marriott International CEO Arne Sorenson died Monday after a battle with pancreatic cancer, the company said in a statement Tuesday.
Popular Valley food festival pivots to offer meals at home amid pandemic
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, Devour at Home is replacing the annual Devour Culinary Classic food festival at the Desert Botanical Garden. Each at-home meal includes enough food for a party of four, including Devour signature wine glasses, warming instructions, chef bios, a Devour at Home placemat, and a commemorative thermal tote. More information at https://www.devourphoenix.com/citizen-public-house.
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, Devour at Home is replacing the annual Devour Culinary Classic food festival at the Desert Botanical Garden. Each at-home meal includes enough food for a party of four, including Devour signature wine glasses, warming instructions, chef bios, a Devour at Home placemat, and a commemorative thermal tote. More information at https://www.devourphoenix.com/citizen-public-house.
South African COVID-19 variant found in NYC hospital patient
A patient in a New York City hospital has tested positive for the South African variant of the coronavirus.
A patient in a New York City hospital has tested positive for the South African variant of the coronavirus.
Visionary salsa music legend Johnny Pacheco dead at 85
Salsa idol Johnny Pacheco, who was a co-founder of Fania Records, died Monday. He was 85.
Salsa idol Johnny Pacheco, who was a co-founder of Fania Records, died Monday. He was 85.
Biden extends mortgage relief, ban on home foreclosures through June 2021
Certain mortgage protections that were put in place amid the pandemic, and were set to expire next month, have been extended through June.
Certain mortgage protections that were put in place amid the pandemic, and were set to expire next month, have been extended through June.
Paradise Valley Unified School District returns to in-person learning
Officials with the Paradise Valley Unified School District say in-person learning will resume in February, but online learning options will not be discontinued.
Officials with the Paradise Valley Unified School District say in-person learning will resume in February, but online learning options will not be discontinued.
Mardi Gras 2021: Bars closed, Bourbon Street barricaded amid COVID-19 pandemic
Parades and parties on Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) and the days leading up to the annual pre-Lenten bash were canceled and bars were ordered closed this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Parades and parties on Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) and the days leading up to the annual pre-Lenten bash were canceled and bars were ordered closed this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Navajo Nation receiving truckloads of donated firewood for warmth
Firewood may not be a necessity in most homes, but in the Navajo Nation, it's much needed, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic when everyone is home during snow storms.
Firewood may not be a necessity in most homes, but in the Navajo Nation, it's much needed, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic when everyone is home during snow storms.
MLB players beginning to report to Arizona spring training facilities
MLB pitchers and catchers are beginning to report to Arizona spring training facilities ahead of a baseball season that's going to look much different due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
MLB pitchers and catchers are beginning to report to Arizona spring training facilities ahead of a baseball season that's going to look much different due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
WHO greenlights AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, opening door for use in the UN
The World Health Organization has granted an emergency authorization to the COVID-19 vaccine made by AstraZeneca, likely allowing the U.N. health agency's partners to ship millions of doses to countries worldwide.
The World Health Organization has granted an emergency authorization to the COVID-19 vaccine made by AstraZeneca, likely allowing the U.N. health agency's partners to ship millions of doses to countries worldwide.
Valley of the Sun YMCA offering free rides for Phoenix seniors to get to vaccination site
Officials with the Valley of the Sun YMCA say thanks to a generous donation, they are now able to help seniors get to a vaccination site to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Officials with the Valley of the Sun YMCA say thanks to a generous donation, they are now able to help seniors get to a vaccination site to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Scottsdale couple left devastated after they were scammed while trying to sign up for COVID-19 vaccine
The Prettymans are in their 80s, and like many others, they had to go online to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment. That's when their nightmare began.
The Prettymans are in their 80s, and like many others, they had to go online to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment. That's when their nightmare began.
New Zealand finds no new COVID-19 cases after largest city goes on lockdown for 1st time in 6 months
As people in Auckland adjust to a new lockdown, health officials say they’ve found no evidence the coronavirus has spread further in the community, raising hopes the restrictions might be short-lived.
As people in Auckland adjust to a new lockdown, health officials say they’ve found no evidence the coronavirus has spread further in the community, raising hopes the restrictions might be short-lived.
Tennessee bill would allow fathers to prevent abortions
A bill has been introduced in Tennessee that would allow the alleged father of an unborn child to veto an abortion.
A bill has been introduced in Tennessee that would allow the alleged father of an unborn child to veto an abortion.
Stimulus benefits and your 2020 taxes: What to know
Tax season is right around the corner and many filers may have some different questions about their returns on the heels of an unprecedented year.
Tax season is right around the corner and many filers may have some different questions about their returns on the heels of an unprecedented year.