COVID-19 Vaccine

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

COVID cases are once again on the rise in the U.S. and Arizona as a new variant of the virus gains dominance.

A recent research analysis found Arizona had the highest rate of COVID-19 deaths. Residents were also less likely to be vaccinated, wear masks and maintain social distance.

Arizona and the rest of the country are currently experiencing a surge in influenza, COVID and RSV cases.

Arizona children ages 5 and older can now receive the updated COVID-19 vaccine boosters targeting Omicron subvariants.

The Indian Health Service says the Navajo Nation has been exceptional at rolling out the COVID-19 vaccine to children, but still faces many logistical challenges especially with the youngest age group. KNAU’s Melissa Sevigny reports.

The COVID-19 vaccine was approved for children under the age of five last month. But nationwide, only 2% of kids in that age group have received a shot so far. And only 30% of children ages 5-11 are fully vaccinated. KNAU’s Melissa Sevigny spoke with Dr. Emmy Iles of Mountain View Pediatrics in Flagstaff about the slow vaccination rates and what parents need to know.

A COVID-19 vaccination and testing clinic is scheduled for Thursday, July 21, at the Coconino Community College campus in Page.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show high levels of COVID-19 transmission throughout most of Arizona, including all counties in the northern half of the state.

An extensive COVID-19 research study at University of Arizona Health Sciences has been awarded a $22 million grant to continue studying immunity and vaccine effectiveness.