Arizona health officials push for new COVID-19 restrictions while hospitals brace for spike in cases
Plans are already being put in place to distribute a vaccine across Arizona starting later this month, with frontline hospital workers the first in line, but health officials say the pandemic will continue to get worse before it gets better.
Hospitals worried they might exceed capacity because of coronavirus surge
As the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise, hospitals throughout the Bay Area are seeing the impacts.
Klay Thompson fan with cancer gets dying wish to meet NBA star
Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson helped bring immeasurable joy to a terminally ill Bay Area woman and her husband.
Study: True US COVID-19 death toll likely much higher than reported
Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University and Yale said there was a 20% increase in U.S. deaths than what was previously expected, but only 65% of those deaths were attributed to the coronavirus.
Free flu shots provided in Phoenix on Oct. 13 ahead of flu season
Ahead of flu season, a Valley YMCA location and a health care provider partnered up on Oct. 13 to provide at least 150 flu shots.
2nd coronavirus vaccine trial paused over unexplained illness
The pause is at least the second such hold to occur among several vaccines that have reached large-scale final tests in the U.S.
Trump vs. Biden: Where they stand on health, economy, more
Amid the tumult of the 2020 presidential campaign, one dynamic has remained constant: The Nov. 3 election offers voters a choice between substantially different policy paths.
Gov. Evers activates field hospital as COVID-19 keeps surging
The pandemic is "out of control in Wisconsin." Those are the words used by Governor Tony Evers on Wednesday, Oct. 7.
TikTok brings together families of organ donor, recipient
TikTok is more than an app for funny videos. It brought together two Arizona families who now share a bond for life.
'Operation Thank You' travels to Phoenix to thank first responders, veterans
Veterans, health care workers and first responders were shown appreciation by "Operation Thank You" at a ceremony on Sept. 30 in Phoenix.
Trump lays out health care vision, signs executive order in swing state NC
President Donald Trump is laying out his health care agenda Thursday amid a global pandemic and growing uncertainty about the future of the Affordable Care Act, the Obama-era law he vowed to replace with a much better plan.
FDA chief says 'science will guide' decision on coronavirus vaccine approval
President Donald Trump is pushing for a fast decision. But Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration's chief pledged to a Senate committee that the decision will be based on science, not politics.
Study: Antibody drug may reduce COVID-19 hospitalizations
A drug company says that partial results from a study testing an antibody drug give hints that it may help keep mild to moderately ill COVID-19 patients from needing to be hospitalized, a goal no current coronavirus medicine has been able to meet.
CDC director says face masks ‘more guaranteed’ to protect against COVID-19 than vaccine
“These actually, we have clear scientific evidence they work, and they are our best defense," CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield said of face masks during congressional testimony on Wednesday.
Over 800 nurses begin strike at Chicago hospital
More than 800 nurses walked off the job Saturday at Chicago’s University of Illinois Hospital after the latest contract negotiations aimed at averting the strike ended with an impasse.
Arizona schools ask for kids to get flu shots before heading back to in-person classes
The goal is preventing an additional viral outbreak, on top of COVID-19, which there isn't a vaccine for yet.
Health experts stress the importance of the flu shot amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Health experts say getting the flu shot now before flu season begins, will last you throughout the season.
Use COVID-19 precautions to help prevent contracting the flu this season, health officials say
Arizona's Governor and state health officials are asking for everyone to get a flu shot. The shots will be offered at many COVID-19 testing sites.
Survey shows 1 in 5 Americans don't believe in vaccines
Roughly 20 percent of Americans say they don’t trust vaccines, according to a new study from the University of Pennsylvania.
New COVID-19 test shows results like a pregnancy test
The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday authorized the first rapid coronavirus test that doesn’t need any special computer equipment to get results, which appear on a testing card with a similar design to some pregnancy tests.