5-day isolation for COVID-19 no longer needed, CDC says
U.S. health officials said Americans with COVID-19 no longer need to stay in isolation for five days.
COVID-19 fragments may cause problems after infection: Report
NIH researchers said when the body fights off COVID-19, fragments left over from the disease that are supposed to train the body to remember the virus could actually continue to cause inflammatory issues.
Long COVID is more prevalent in these states, CDC data shows
Long COVID is the all-encompassing term for a wide range of symptoms that can last weeks, months and even years after a COVID-19 infection.
The flu, COVID-19, RSV: Why everyone is getting sick
It’s the season of the sniffles. Experts explain what is contributing to a higher number of respiratory illnesses.
UArizona, NAU work to boost semiconductor industry
The University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University have formalized a new agreement to boost the state's semicondctor industry. The two universities, along with industry partners, will collaborate on research projects and academic partnerships related to semiconductor manufacturing. The agreement also encourages the two schools to share research space and equipment.
'Disease X': Scientists creating contingency plan for infectious virus outbreak
Scientists at the World Economic Forum happening this week say they are discussing the hypothetical virus in order to prepare properly for it.
Nearly 10,000 COVID-19 deaths reported in December: JN.1 variant, holidays to blame
The JN.1 variant is now the most dominant COVID-19 variant in the world.
Inflation in U.S. expected to drop to lower level
Americans are feeling more optimistic about inflation in 2024. According to a Federal Reserve Bank of New York survey, consumers from 1,300 households surveyed say they expect prices to keep cooling, and the median expectation is that inflation will be up three percent a year from now, which, if it happens, will mark the lowest level in three years.
More hospitals requiring masks as flu, COVID-19 cases surge
More U.S. hospitals are requiring masks and limiting visitors as health officials face a post-holiday spike in flu and other illnesses.
U.S. Bank sending nearly $6 million to consumers for freezing access to unemployment benefits during COVID-19
U.S. Bank allegedly froze thousands of accounts of unemployed workers during the pandemic, and they didn’t create a simple way for them to retrieve access to their accounts.
Flu, COVID-19 infections rising, could worsen over holidays, CDC says
U.S. health officials say flu and COVID-19 infections are expected to ramp up in the coming weeks.
JN.1 COVID-19 variant: What to know about the latest virus strain
The latest virus strain was first identified in the United States in September.
New COVID variant is fastest-growing strain in U.S.
JN.1 is the fastest-growing strain in the United States, according to the CDC. The variant first emerged in September and is descended from the Omicron subvariant, BA.2.86.
Kindergarten enrollment lags since COVID-19 pandemic. Some parents don't see the point
For many families, kindergarten is no longer the assumed first step in a child’s formal education, another sign of the way the pandemic and online learning upended the U.S. school system.
Wait for US passports is finally back to pre-pandemic processing times
Earlier this year, a surge in overseas travel caused processing times between 10 to 13 weeks.
'Tis the season to get sick, and this year, it's a quadruple whammy in Arizona
Are you coughing or sneezing? Or maybe getting the chills? You're not alone. But is it an illness or allergies? And how do you know the difference? FOX 10's Brian Webb has the details.
'Terrifying encounter' with a machete-wielding homeless man pushed woman to flee California for Florida
"My salary increases were not outpacing my rental increases... I was losing money every year."
US life expectancy soared in 2022, but remains below pre-COVID level
For years, U.S. life expectancy rose a little nearly every year. But about 10 years ago, the trend flattened and even declined some years — a stall blamed mainly on overdose deaths and suicides.
Despite opinions on US economy, holiday shopping continues
More than 75% of Americans say the economy is in bad shape, but despite uncertainty over the economy, more Americans than expected hit the stores for the holiday weekend. FOX's Mills Hayes is at the Mall of America for a look at holiday shopping madness.
Government offering more free COVID-19 tests for home delivery through the mail
The new release of free COVID-19 nasal swab tests comes ahead of the first winter since the pandemic started that insurers are no longer required to cover the cost of them.