Arizona universities team up to detect COVID-19 mutations

The University of Arizona, Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University are working to analyze samples for genetic anomalies in the coronavirus.

Pandemic vices are putting more consumers in debt: 'It's 100% instant gratification'

Alcohol, cigarettes, adult entertainment and lottery tickets are just some of the items 70% of Americans are splurging on during the pandemic, a new survey from financial services company MagnifyMoney suggests.

ASU professor says supply chain issues are slowing down vaccine deployment

An ASU business professor predicts that 70% of Americans could be vaccinated against COVID-19 by spring, if various issues can be solved before then.

111-year-old SC woman says secret to long life is wine, beer and getting the COVID-19 vaccine

A 111-year-old South Carolina woman who also lived through the 1918 pandemic credits her long life to drinking a glass of wine with lunch, drinking beer with dinner, and now, getting the COVID-19 vaccine.

California's largest vaccination site to open at Levi's Stadium

The site will open Tuesday week with the initial capacity to vaccinate 5,000 people per day, with plans to increase capacity up to 15,000 people a day as vaccine supplies increase. The vaccinations will be given to Santa Clara County residents. 

Airline pilot shares story of 2-month battle with COVID-19

Chris Sickel is going home after a two-month battle with COVID-19. He is a 49-year-old Southwest Airlines pilot and has no underlying condition. His family shared his story with FOX 5 because Chris was healthy and yet suffered devastating effects.

Some health experts believe it is time to prioritize teens for COVID-19 vaccination
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It is estimated that more than 27 million Americans have already been vaccinated for COVID-19, and while many of them are of the older population, the age group fueling the spread currently are those within the 20-44 range of age. FOX 10 spoke with health expert Will Humble on calls by some to prioritize vaccinations for that age group.

Fans set to return to sports game in Phoenix, albeit with COVID-related restrictions in place

Despite concerns over the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Phoenix Suns officials, as well as officials with the Salt River Fields, say they are ready to welcome fans back in the stands.

TSA: Travelers who violate mask mandate face fines up to $1,500

The TSA issued an update to its recent mask mandate for travelers passing through security checkpoints, confirming that violators face fines ranging from $250 up to $1,500, for repeat offenders.

Congressional report finds toxic heavy metals in some baby food

Led by Democratic Chairman Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, the committee’s investigation found that top baby foods carried dangerous levels of inorganic arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury.

NFL writes to Biden offering all stadiums as vaccine sites

The NFL is telling the federal government it will make the remaining of the league’s 30 stadiums available as COVID-19 vaccination sites, joining the seven facilities already administering the vaccine.

Canada blocks cruise ships until 2022, affecting Alaska tourism, too

The Canadian government has extended a ban on cruise ships through February 2022, which is expected to block trips from visiting Alaska this year. 

New Orleans shutters bars, bans liquor sales during 2021 Mardi Gras weekend

New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell announced that all bars will be closed and liquor sales will be banned during Mardi Gras weekend in order to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Arizona COVID-19 weekly update
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We're wrapping up this week's coronavirus situation with Dr. Ross Goldberg, President of the Arizona Medical Association and District Medical Group Vice-Chair of surgery at Valleywise Health.