California probes whistleblower allegations from state COVID lab
Documents also reveal that some employees handling patient specimens were unlicensed and inadequately trained, the report said.
Documents also reveal that some employees handling patient specimens were unlicensed and inadequately trained, the report said.
World's second-oldest person survives coronavirus at age 116
A 116-year-old French nun who is believed to be the world’s second-oldest person has survived COVID-19 and is looking forward to celebrating her 117th birthday on Thursday.
A 116-year-old French nun who is believed to be the world’s second-oldest person has survived COVID-19 and is looking forward to celebrating her 117th birthday on Thursday.
Arizona restaurants look to make cocktails-to-go permanent
Restaurant owners supporting the measure say it would help them get back on their feet after the pandemic devastated the industry. But others say it would devalue their businesses.
Restaurant owners supporting the measure say it would help them get back on their feet after the pandemic devastated the industry. But others say it would devalue their businesses.
South Africa pivots to unapproved Johnson & Johnson vaccine after scrapping AstraZeneca
South Africa's health minister says the country will begin administering the unapproved Johnson & Johnson vaccine to its front-line health workers next week.
South Africa's health minister says the country will begin administering the unapproved Johnson & Johnson vaccine to its front-line health workers next week.
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.
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.
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.
88-year-old gets coronavirus vaccine shot from special nurse - her grandson
An 88-year-old grandmother got her first dose of the coronavirus vaccine from a very special nurse
An 88-year-old grandmother got her first dose of the coronavirus vaccine from a very special nurse
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.
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.
Some fear vaccination efforts in Arizona are leaving ethnic minorities behind
Data released by state health officials show nearly half of those vaccinated in Arizona are white.
Data released by state health officials show nearly half of those vaccinated in Arizona are white.
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.
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.
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.
Educators say student absentee rate has risen as distance learning arrangements persist
As distance learning arrangements persist due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, more and more students are skipping class, for a number of reasons.
As distance learning arrangements persist due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, more and more students are skipping class, for a number of reasons.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Michelle Obama launches Netflix children’s show ‘Waffles + Mochi’ to encourage healthy eating
The latest from former first lady Michelle Obama - a new Netflix children’s show that explores foods from all over the world with these puppet best friends, "Waffles and Mochi."
The latest from former first lady Michelle Obama - a new Netflix children’s show that explores foods from all over the world with these puppet best friends, "Waffles and Mochi."
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.
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.