Chicago begins return to classrooms after bitter union fight

Chicago parents Willie and Brittany Preston have spent nearly a year wrestling with online school schedules for their six children, often with everyone hovered over devices around the dining room table.

Toddler, paralyzed from neurological disorder, given celebratory sendoff as he walks out of hospital

A two-year-old boy who was completely paralyzed at the beginning of December 2020 walked out of the Akron Children’s Hospital in Ohio on January 29 to the applause of adoring staff and family.

Many first report peanut allergy symptoms in adulthood, study finds

While a peanut allergy is commonly associated with pediatric care, a new study has found that up to one in six adults with sensitivity to peanuts developed it after age 18.

CDC considers requiring negative COVID-19 test for domestic air travel

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Monday said there is an “active conversation with the CDC” going on regarding imposing requirement of a negative COVID-19 test for domestic airline flights, similar to what is now required for international flights.

Tempe businesses surprised with COVID-19 PPE to help offset costs

Small businesses in Tempe were surprised with COVID-19 PPE on Tuesday, Feb. 9 all thanks to the city and other local businesses who wanted to offset some financial challenges.

Virginia woman delivers over 400 handmade cards to nursing home residents for Valentine’s Day

It has been nearly one year now since the coronavirus pandemic locked down nursing homes. Residents are often stuck inside their rooms and their loved ones aren’t allowed to visit. That’s why one Fairfax County woman is using handmade cards to spread love and joy to seniors.

Arizona parents thought son was battling COVID-19; turns out he was battling cancer

Mack Porter's parents first thought their youngest of four children was battling COVID-19, since they tested positive for the virus. Now, the 2-year-old is fighting the battle of his life against lung cancer.

DHS: 2nd case of COVID-19 variant identified in Wisconsin

For the second time this year, a more contagious and potentially more deadly COVID-19 variant has been detected in Wisconsin.

San Antonio girl dies three days after testing positive for COVID-19

The family of nine-year-old Makenzie Gongora wants to shed light on how COVID-19 can impact children after she died just days after testing positive.

Tempe teen's mother dies from COVID-19, brother still in ICU

Elias Lendo turned 18 in January 2021, but he is dealing with things very few 18-year-olds have to deal with.

WHO team says coronavirus unlikely to have leaked from China lab

A World Health Organization expert says the coronavirus is unlikely to have leaked from a Chinese lab and most probably jumped to humans via an intermediary species.

California uses outreach, ZIP codes to boost vaccine equity

Targeting vulnerable ZIP codes is one way San Francisco and other U.S. cities and counties are trying to ensure they vaccinate people in largely Black, Latino and working-class communities that have borne the brunt of the pandemic.

Uber, Walgreens partner to offer free rides to COVID-19 vaccine appointments in underserved communities

Walgreens is teaming up with Uber to offer free rides to vaccine appointments, furthering Uber’s initiative to ensure transportation isn’t the reason somebody can’t get the vaccine.

Conversations about the COVID-19 vaccine encouraged to bring clarity, doctor says

A Phoenix doctor says it's good people are asking questions about the COVID-19 vaccine if they're skeptical of it because they can get information that may make them more confident in the science behind it.

Yavapai County family opens up about daughter's fentanyl-linked death

More and more young people in Arizona, including teens, are dying suddenly from fentanyl. Now, one Yavapai County family is opening up about their tragic loss that was linked to the drug.