CDC could 'soon' ease school distancing guidelines to 3 feet
The CDC could "soon" ease its coronavirus-related physical distancing guidelines for in-person learning from six-feet to three.
The CDC could "soon" ease its coronavirus-related physical distancing guidelines for in-person learning from six-feet to three.
$1,400 stimulus checks could hit bank accounts as soon as this weekend, White House says
White House Press secretary Jen Psaki said most Americans can expect to start seeing direct deposits from the recent COVID-19 relief package as early as this weekend.
White House Press secretary Jen Psaki said most Americans can expect to start seeing direct deposits from the recent COVID-19 relief package as early as this weekend.
Fauci says CDC to release more guidance on what vaccinated people can safely do
For now, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still doesn’t recommend traveling, even if you’ve been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. But Dr. Anthony Fauci says that could be changing.
For now, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still doesn’t recommend traveling, even if you’ve been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. But Dr. Anthony Fauci says that could be changing.
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine blocks 97% of symptomatic cases, 94% of asymptomatic cases in Israeli study
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was found to block 94% of asymptomatic infections and 97% of symptomatic cases in an Israeli study.
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was found to block 94% of asymptomatic infections and 97% of symptomatic cases in an Israeli study.
CDC director on COVID-19 pandemic 1-year mark: ‘We are tired, we are lonely, we are impatient’
The head of the CDC issued a statement on the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, while acknowledging the heartbreaking toll of a health crisis that has claimed the lives of more than 520,000 Americans.
The head of the CDC issued a statement on the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, while acknowledging the heartbreaking toll of a health crisis that has claimed the lives of more than 520,000 Americans.
Arizona reports 1,835 more virus cases, 60 deaths
The latest figures increased Arizona’s pandemic totals to 830,465 cases and 16,464 deaths.
The latest figures increased Arizona’s pandemic totals to 830,465 cases and 16,464 deaths.
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith urges LeBron James to be more transparent with COVID vaccine decision
LeBron James’ response to a question on whether or not he would get the coronavirus vaccine didn’t sit well with fiery ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith.
LeBron James’ response to a question on whether or not he would get the coronavirus vaccine didn’t sit well with fiery ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith.
Layoffs ease as unemployment claims drop to 712,000
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 712,000, the lowest total since early November.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 712,000, the lowest total since early November.
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.