COVID-19

Updated COVID-19 shots are now available from pharmacies and healthcare providers. Northern Arizona University epidemiologist Dr. Paul Keim explains why the vaccine needed a revision and how it helps protect people from severe cases of the virus.

Scientists at the company TGen say COVID levels in Flagstaff's wastewater have risen for three weeks in a row.

Navajo Nation health officials again recommend wearing masks indoors as COVID-19 cases increase nationwide. CDC data shows the Southwest currently has the highest test positivity rates in the country.

The Navajo Nation Division of Social Services has paid nearly two dozen funeral homes a total of $875,000 for outstanding debt owed to them from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Both CVS and Walgreens announced the chains should have the updated vaccines available at all locations by Monday.

Metallica postponed their Sunday show in Arizona after announcing that lead singer James Hetfield tested positive for COVID-19. The mega metal band is on the U.S. leg of their latest tour.

The doctor who led the successful COVID-19 response in the Navajo Nation is returning to Maine to serve as director of the state Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

An Arizona woman who faked being a nurse practitioner during the coronavirus pandemic has been sentenced to five years in prison.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for Arizona says four people have been sentenced for fraudulently obtaining millions in federal COVID-19 assistance, including a husband and wife who netted $13 million.

Arizona health officials say COVID-19 vaccines, testing and treatment will remain available in the state as the federal government ends its public health emergency Thursday.