Pentagon to deploy troops across US to assist COVID-19 vaccine drive
The White House said about 1,000 active duty military personnel will deploy to state vaccination centers, helping to administer thousands of shots a day.
The White House said about 1,000 active duty military personnel will deploy to state vaccination centers, helping to administer thousands of shots a day.
San Quentin prison fined with record amount from California workplace safety agency
The $421,880 fine against San Quentin State Prison is several times higher than any others levied by the Division of Occupational Safety and Health, commonly known as Cal/OSHA. Only a few others exceed $100,000, and most are several thousand dollars.
The $421,880 fine against San Quentin State Prison is several times higher than any others levied by the Division of Occupational Safety and Health, commonly known as Cal/OSHA. Only a few others exceed $100,000, and most are several thousand dollars.
Glendale Fire Dept. creates COVID-19 kit families can use to get real-time information
The hard part for many people who have a loved one diagnosed with the coronavirus is not being able to visit them in the hospital. Now the Glendale Fire. Dept. has a new way to help give families some answers about their loved one's status.
The hard part for many people who have a loved one diagnosed with the coronavirus is not being able to visit them in the hospital. Now the Glendale Fire. Dept. has a new way to help give families some answers about their loved one's status.
US won't make immigration arrests at COVID-19 vaccination sites
The U.S. government says it won't be making routine immigration enforcement arrests at COVID-19 vaccination sites.
The U.S. government says it won't be making routine immigration enforcement arrests at COVID-19 vaccination sites.
US rushes to catch up in the race to detect mutant COVID-19 variants
Despite its world-class medical system and its vaunted Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. fell behind in the race to detect dangerous coronavirus mutations.
Despite its world-class medical system and its vaunted Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. fell behind in the race to detect dangerous coronavirus mutations.
Amtrak aims to get 100% of its employees vaccinated by offering extra pay, benefits
According to Amtrak, the company will grant excused absences to employees receiving a vaccination during regularly scheduled work hours and will pay employees an allowance equivalent to two hours of straight-time pay.
According to Amtrak, the company will grant excused absences to employees receiving a vaccination during regularly scheduled work hours and will pay employees an allowance equivalent to two hours of straight-time pay.
CVS rolling out 250,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses to pharmacies in 11 states
CVS has announced it will be making its recently acquired 250,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses available to “eligible populations” in limited pharmacies across 11 states.
CVS has announced it will be making its recently acquired 250,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses available to “eligible populations” in limited pharmacies across 11 states.
What happens when people don't show up for COVID-19 vaccine appointments? ASU grad lobbies for standby list
In Maricopa County, there are over 324,000 people who have been vaccinated, and many more who want to get the vaccine, but haven't been able to.
In Maricopa County, there are over 324,000 people who have been vaccinated, and many more who want to get the vaccine, but haven't been able to.
New Tempe billboard demands kids be allowed back in school
A new electric billboard has popped up in Tempe near the I-10 and Elliot Road demanding that students in Tempe be allowed to return to class.
A new electric billboard has popped up in Tempe near the I-10 and Elliot Road demanding that students in Tempe be allowed to return to class.
Johnson & Johnson asks FDA to authorize its 1-dose COVID-19 vaccine
Johnson & Johnson says it has asked US regulators to OK its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine.
Johnson & Johnson says it has asked US regulators to OK its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine.
US COVID-19 death toll surpasses 450,000
Coronavirus deaths in the United States have surpassed 450,000. The number of daily deaths remains stubbornly high at more than 3,000 a day, despite falling infections and the arrival of multiple vaccines.
Coronavirus deaths in the United States have surpassed 450,000. The number of daily deaths remains stubbornly high at more than 3,000 a day, despite falling infections and the arrival of multiple vaccines.
DOD issues order requiring face masks on all military installations
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin signed a memo on Thursday ordering all individuals present on U.S. military installations to wear face masks under the most recent CDC guidelines.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin signed a memo on Thursday ordering all individuals present on U.S. military installations to wear face masks under the most recent CDC guidelines.
Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers recovering from heart bypass surgery
Glendale city officials say Mayor Jerry Weiers is recovering from quintuple bypass heart surgery on Thursday, after he was admitted to the hospital on Monday.
Glendale city officials say Mayor Jerry Weiers is recovering from quintuple bypass heart surgery on Thursday, after he was admitted to the hospital on Monday.
Amid business concerns, scaled-down Waste Management Phoenix Open gets underway
Due to COVID-19 worries, officials with the Waste Management Phoenix Open are capping attendance to 5,000 people, per day. Despite the restrictions, some are hopeful the open can bring some positive energy to the Valley's economy.
Due to COVID-19 worries, officials with the Waste Management Phoenix Open are capping attendance to 5,000 people, per day. Despite the restrictions, some are hopeful the open can bring some positive energy to the Valley's economy.
Ellume COVID-19 home test: US awards $231M contract to provide over-the-counter kits
The test, made by Ellume, can show results on the person’s smartphone within 15 minutes and is available without a prescription.
The test, made by Ellume, can show results on the person’s smartphone within 15 minutes and is available without a prescription.
Missouri lawmaker charged with selling fake stem cell fluid, claiming it was treatment for COVID-19
Federal prosecutors allege Patricia Derges, who was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives, knowingly sold fake stem cells marketed as a treatment for COVID-19, defrauding individuals for thousands of dollars.
Federal prosecutors allege Patricia Derges, who was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives, knowingly sold fake stem cells marketed as a treatment for COVID-19, defrauding individuals for thousands of dollars.
Arizona Senate panel OKs ban on abortions for genetic problems
The measure adds a slew of other provisions to the state's already tough anti-abortion laws.
The measure adds a slew of other provisions to the state's already tough anti-abortion laws.
Gov. Evers issues new statewide mask order after GOP repeal
Gov. Tony Evers signed new executive orders establishing a statewide public health emergency and requiring face coverings in public places.
Gov. Tony Evers signed new executive orders establishing a statewide public health emergency and requiring face coverings in public places.
Arizona reports 4,417 new virus cases, 176 more deaths
The total number of cases in Arizona since the pandemic started now stands at 771,796 and the death toll at 13,752.
The total number of cases in Arizona since the pandemic started now stands at 771,796 and the death toll at 13,752.
State GOP repeals mask mandate, followed by new Evers emergency order
Wisconsin’s Republican-controlled Legislature on Thursday repealed Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ mask mandate, brushing aside warnings from health experts against making Wisconsin one of only 10 states without a statewide order.
Wisconsin’s Republican-controlled Legislature on Thursday repealed Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ mask mandate, brushing aside warnings from health experts against making Wisconsin one of only 10 states without a statewide order.