US unemployment claims hit record 6.6 million amid coronavirus outbreak

More than 6.6 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week - doubling a record high set just one week earlier - a sign that layoffs are accelerating in the midst of the coronavirus.

5AM Weather - 4/2/20
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A breezy day today in the Valley with a high near 84?

Valley Metro employee tests positive for coronavirus

The company says the employee's last shift was on March 21. The bus was removed from service for cleaning and disinfecting.

Officials: ICE detainee in Eloy tests positive for COVID-19

Officials with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement say an ICE detainee in Arizona has tested positive for COVID-19.

Grand Canyon National Park closed due to COVID-19 pandemic

Officials with the National Park Service say Grand Canyon National Park will be closed until further notice.

Arizona's Director of Emergency Management resigns

The director of Arizona's Division of Emergency Management resigned, department officials confirmed Saturday.

A guide to surviving financially as the bills come due

The coronavirus has already dealt a financial blow to millions of Americans dealing with layoffs, furloughs or reduced hours.

Stay-at-home order goes into effect for Arizona

A stay-at-home order that was issued by Arizona Governor Doug Ducey to slow the spread of the new coronavirus has taken effect in Arizona.

Arizona Gov. Ducey issues stay-at-home order until April 30

A stay-at-home order has been issued by Arizona Governor Doug Ducey in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

5AM Weather - 3/31/20
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Mostly cloudy skies today in the Valley with a high in the low-80s

Coronavirus in Arizona: Schools list FAQs on closures

Schools in Maricopa, Coconino, Gila, Graham, Navajo, Pima and Pinal Counties have posted frequently asked questions and information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) on their websites.

5AM Weather - 3/30/20
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Sunny skies today in the Valley with a high near 76?

Nurse believes she has COVID-19 after husband tests positive, but she can't get a test

There are nearly 800 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Arizona, but with a lack of testing kits, the number is expected to be at its peak in toward the end of April, according to the director of the state's top health official.

Fry's Food Stores worker tested positive for COVID-19

Officials with the Valley grocery chain has confirmed with FOX 10 that one of their workers has tested positive for COVID-10.

US unemployment claims shatter record as coronavirus hammers economy

The number of Americans filing for unemployment surged to 3.28 million last week, shattering a decades-old record in jobless claims as the coronavirus pandemic forced businesses around the country to shutter their doors.

Gilbert police locate family of child found wandering alone

Police in Gilbert say they have located the family of a young boy who was found wandering alone Thursday morning.