Coronavirus in Arizona: Latest case numbers
The latest information on coronavirus cases in the state, from the Arizona Department of Health and county health departments.
Tokyo Olympics: Japan’s top medical adviser says 'no fans' safest
Japan’s top medical adviser said the safest way to hold the Tokyo Olympics is without fans, seeming to put him at odds with organizers.
California: People must look for work to get jobless aid
Since the pandemic began, California — the nation’s most populous state with nearly 40 million people — has processed more than 20 million unemployment claims and paid out more than $128 billion in benefits.
House Dems call on JPMorgan Chase to refund pandemic-era overdraft fees
House Democrats from New York urged JPMorgan Chase in a letter to refund overdraft fees collected during the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan locked down amid huge COVID-19 surge
The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan is locking down because of a massive spike in coronavirus cases among employees. The embassy is ordering staffers into virtual isolation to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Israel to send 1 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to Palestinians
Israel will give 1M doses of COVID-19 vaccines to the Palestinian Authority in exchange for doses the Palestinians expect to receive later this year.
Lawmakers seek 9/11-style commission to probe COVID-19 pandemic
A push is underway on Capitol Hill and beyond for a full-blown investigation of the coronavirus outbreak by a national commission like the one that looked into 9/11.
US to invest $3B in antiviral pills to treat COVID-19, other viruses
The United States will invest $3.2 billion to develop antiviral pills to treat COVID-19 and other deadly viruses.
New COVID variant in Wisconsin, officials tracking more than two dozen cases
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is tracking a new variant of COVID-19 with more than two dozen cases in the state.
Dental tips for your post-pandemic smile
Many people are taking off their masks and showing off a part of their face that's been hidden for over a year -- their smile! FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen visits Comfort Dental in Mesa to get tips from a dentist about how to get your smile ready to show off to the world.
Research finds lifelong exercise can provide healthcare savings
We all know exercise is good for you, but besides being good for your health, it could also benefit your wallet. FOX 10's Danielle Miller visits Mariposa Park in Mesa and has the details.
New prostate enlargement procedure at Mesa medical center offers relief, less side effects
Banney Baywood Medical Center in Mesa offers aquablation, a new prostate enlargement procedure for men who are struggling with lower urinary tract symptoms.
Tokyo Olympics: Lancet calls for ‘global conversation’ on whether to cancel
Prominent medical journal The Lancet has called for a “global conversation” about the safety of the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, criticizing global health organizations for staying silent on the matter.
COVID vaccine proof: Wisconsin bill forbids requiring it
The Wisconsin Assembly on Wednesday passed a Republican-backed bill that would prohibit businesses, colleges and universities, governments and anyone else in the state from requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
FDA OKs additional 15M doses of J&J vaccine from troubled Baltimore plant
The FDA approved an additional 15 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine made at the troubled Emergent BioSolutions plant in Baltimore, which has been shuttered for weeks.
Should Arizona be worried about the new COVID-19 Delta variant?
Health experts say the Delta variant of the coronavirus may not be cause of a crisis in Arizona due to the state's vaccination rate.
COVID-19 vaccinations slow down as infectious delta variant spreads
One major concern is the highly contagious and potentially more severe delta variant of the coronavirus that originated in India. While health officials say the vaccines are effective against it, the fear is that it will lead to outbreaks in states with lower vaccination rates.
Research finds links between air quality and COVID vulnerability: UCLA
Long-term exposure to poor air quality increased the risk of COVID-19 throughout the country last year, according to research announced Wednesday from a UCLA-led team.
Federal Reserve expects to raise interest rates by late 2023
The Fed's policymakers forecast that they would raise their benchmark short-term rate, which influences many consumer and business loans, twice by late 2023.
Millions fear eviction as housing crisis worsens
More than 4 million people say they fear being evicted or foreclosed upon in the coming months just as two studies released Wednesday found that the nation's housing availability and affordability crisis is expected to worsen significantly following the pandemic.