Civil Air Patrol assisting with various relief efforts during COVID-19 pandemic
Normally, the citizen auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force is focused on STEM and aerospace education in schools, among other things, but the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic changed all that.
Normally, the citizen auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force is focused on STEM and aerospace education in schools, among other things, but the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic changed all that.
Medical imaging shows the true scope of long-term effects caused by COVID-19
Radiological images from researchers at Northwestern University detailed the various types of long-term effects of COVID-19 including rheumatoid arthritis flares, autoimmune myositis or "COVID toes," and more.
Radiological images from researchers at Northwestern University detailed the various types of long-term effects of COVID-19 including rheumatoid arthritis flares, autoimmune myositis or "COVID toes," and more.
Doctors say flu activity remains ‘surprisingly low’ amid COVID-19 pandemic
Health officials worried that the United States would be simultaneously fighting the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and flu season, but that has not been the case, according to experts.
Health officials worried that the United States would be simultaneously fighting the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and flu season, but that has not been the case, according to experts.
N95 masks still rationed 1 year into COVID-19 pandemic despite swelling stockpiles
One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, many millions of N95 masks are pouring out of American factories and heading into storage.
One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, many millions of N95 masks are pouring out of American factories and heading into storage.
Arizona reports 1,143 virus cases, 213 deaths; shots delayed
The latest figures released by the Department of Health Services increased Arizona’s pandemic totals to 802,198 cases and 15,276 deaths.
The latest figures released by the Department of Health Services increased Arizona’s pandemic totals to 802,198 cases and 15,276 deaths.
COVID-19 vaccine rollout sees uptick in demand for safe, low-cost needle disposal
An unintended consequence of COVID-19 has been a surge in new trash, from face masks, wipes, and gloves to now used syringes. As millions of vaccines roll out daily, the process of disposing of needles safely and efficiently can be quite the task.
An unintended consequence of COVID-19 has been a surge in new trash, from face masks, wipes, and gloves to now used syringes. As millions of vaccines roll out daily, the process of disposing of needles safely and efficiently can be quite the task.
GOP-controlled Arizona Legislature advancing anti-abortion measures
Republicans in the Arizona Legislature advanced a pair of bills on Feb. 18 backed by anti-abortion groups — one that would make the procedure illegal if the mother sought it because of a fetal disability and a second that would send $3 million to a program designed to persuade young women not to seek an abortion.
Republicans in the Arizona Legislature advanced a pair of bills on Feb. 18 backed by anti-abortion groups — one that would make the procedure illegal if the mother sought it because of a fetal disability and a second that would send $3 million to a program designed to persuade young women not to seek an abortion.
MIS-C: Cases of rare inflammatory syndrome linked to COVID-19 on the rise among children in US
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it has been monitoring a rare inflammatory syndrome found in children linked to COVID-19, which has surpassed 2,000 cases since it was first identified in February last year.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it has been monitoring a rare inflammatory syndrome found in children linked to COVID-19, which has surpassed 2,000 cases since it was first identified in February last year.
More dogs are being diagnosed with Valley Fever in Phoenix
A pharmacist in town says more dogs in the Valley are falling ill to Valley Fever, as the Valley sees more construction projects and more people moving in.
A pharmacist in town says more dogs in the Valley are falling ill to Valley Fever, as the Valley sees more construction projects and more people moving in.
US life expectancy drops a full year in COVID-19 pandemic, most since WWII
The COVID-19 pandemic's death toll caused life expectancy in the U.S. to drop by a full year, with minorities suffering the biggest impact.
The COVID-19 pandemic's death toll caused life expectancy in the U.S. to drop by a full year, with minorities suffering the biggest impact.
Apple to reportedly update syringe emoji to more closely resemble vaccine
Apple will reportedly be updating its syringe emoji to mimic what a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine looks like in real life in its latest software release.
Apple will reportedly be updating its syringe emoji to mimic what a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine looks like in real life in its latest software release.
'Immunity bubble’ fails as California conference spreads COVID-19
XPrize founder Peter Diamandis thought he could hold a conference in an “immunity bubble” in the middle of California’s COVID-19 surge last month but instead created a superspreader event that infected attendees, staff and himself.
XPrize founder Peter Diamandis thought he could hold a conference in an “immunity bubble” in the middle of California’s COVID-19 surge last month but instead created a superspreader event that infected attendees, staff and himself.
False COVID-19 information convinces mom, 4 kids to drink urine for 4 days
For four days, the British woman and her four children gulped down their own urine, believing it would protect them from COVID-19, according to a report by the City of Westminster.
For four days, the British woman and her four children gulped down their own urine, believing it would protect them from COVID-19, according to a report by the City of Westminster.
Ivy League cancels competition and training for spring 2021 amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The Ivy League says there will be no league competition and training this spring amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, teams will be relegated to local games depending on the status of public health conditions.
The Ivy League says there will be no league competition and training this spring amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, teams will be relegated to local games depending on the status of public health conditions.
Pandemic creates opportunities for Chinese New Year artists
Eleven oxen will help welcome in the new zodiac year and will be on display from February third until March 14. Each one is designed and painted by local artists.
Eleven oxen will help welcome in the new zodiac year and will be on display from February third until March 14. Each one is designed and painted by local artists.
Bob Dole, former US Senator and presidential nominee, diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer
Bob Dole, a former U.S. senator from Kansas and 1996 Republican presidential nominee, said Thursday that he has been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer.
Bob Dole, a former U.S. senator from Kansas and 1996 Republican presidential nominee, said Thursday that he has been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer.
Arizona schools receive $1B in federal COVID-19 relief funding
The Arizona Dept. of Education says every public and charter school in the state will be eligible to receive at least $150,000.
The Arizona Dept. of Education says every public and charter school in the state will be eligible to receive at least $150,000.
AZDHS: Extreme winter weather affecting COVID-19 vaccine delivery to Arizona
Extreme winter weather in parts of the country are affecting Arizona's COVID-19 vaccination efforts, according to officials with AZDHS.
Extreme winter weather in parts of the country are affecting Arizona's COVID-19 vaccination efforts, according to officials with AZDHS.
Grocery workers feeling expendable after COVID-19 vaccine delays
As panicked Americans cleared supermarkets of toilet paper and food last spring, grocery employees gained recognition as among the most indispensable of the pandemic's front-line workers.
As panicked Americans cleared supermarkets of toilet paper and food last spring, grocery employees gained recognition as among the most indispensable of the pandemic's front-line workers.
Businesses await start of spring training despite COVID-related restrictions
In 2020, spring training ended early due to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although America is still dealing with the pandemic, spring training is coming back with restrictions, and businesses say they are ready for the visitors.
In 2020, spring training ended early due to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although America is still dealing with the pandemic, spring training is coming back with restrictions, and businesses say they are ready for the visitors.