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.
Families now deciding if they want to get their kids the pediatric COVID-19 vaccine
Young families like the Thorstesens have some decisions to make regarding the pediatric COVID-19 vaccine for infants and toddlers. Dr. Andrew Carroll has the pediatric doses of Pfizer and is ready to administer them in his Chandler office. He says it’s important to get the pediatric COVID-19 vaccine to protect the child and other family members.
Arizona COVID-19 cases are up, but symptoms are much milder, doctor says
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are up in the state, so an Arizona doctor is explaining the trends going on 5 months after January's omicron variant surge. There is a silver lining, he says.
Arizona Gov. Ducey tests positive for COVID-19, will not attend border talks with Pence
The governor is reportedly asymptomatic and feeling well, and thanked former Vice President Mike Pence for his “continued advocacy” on border security.
Maricopa County reports 'medium' spread of COVID-19
The Maricopa County Dept. of Public Health says that both COVID-19 and flu cases are rising this summer.
Arizona OnTrack summer camp begins for students: here's what you should know about the learning camps
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey announced efforts aimed to help kids get caught up in school over the summer, making up for the loss of in-person education throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Arizona governor OK’s ban on school COVID-19 vaccines
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed legislation that will prevent state health officials from ever adding a COVID-19 vaccine to the list of required school vaccinations and bar face mask mandates in any buildings operated by state or local governments.
Arizona health expert details 'new normal' as state reports new spike in COVID-19 cases
Officials with Embry health say they have seen an increase in positivity rates at their COVID-19 testing sites, as state officials reported more than 7,000 new cases. One expert says this could be what a 'new normal' following the pandemic looks like.
Tribes credited with elevating vaccinations in rural Arizona
In a pandemic that has seen sharp divides between urban and rural vaccination rates nationwide, Arizona is the only state where rural vaccine rates outpaced more populated counties, the CDC says.
Tourism closure extended for remainder of 2022 on Havasupai tribal land known for waterfalls
The Havasupai reservation is renowned for its blue-green waterfalls that draw tourists from around the world.
Arizona’s COVID-19 pandemic toll passes 30,000
The Arizona Department of Health Services’ latest weekly report on pandemic statistics added 238 more deaths as the pandemic total increased to 30,189.
Ducey signs bills limiting school mask, vaccination rules
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed legislation that prohibits government agencies from requiring COVID-19 vaccinations and bars schools from mandating masks for students under age 18 unless their parents approve.
OSHA considers pulling Arizona’s work safety oversight
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is threatening to revoke federal approval of Arizona’s plan for monitoring and protecting employees.
Valley Metro: 'Masks are optional and no longer required for riders or employees'
The federal mask mandate for travelers has ended after a judge struck down the requirement, saying it was unlawful. Much of the focus has been on planes, but this also impacts other public transportation, such as buses and light rail.
Sky Harbor: 'Face masks will no longer be required for employees and customers'
Officials with Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix say the COVID-19 mask mandate is no longer in effect on April 18 due to updated TSA guidelines.
Sky Harbor travelers respond to judge's ruling to end mask mandates
A federal judge strikes down the national mask mandate for planes and other public transportation that's been in place for over a year. FOX 10's Stephanie Bennett joins us from Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix with reaction.
Arizona's largest COVID-19 testing provider closes dozens of sites after federal funding for uninsured ends
Uninsured people trying to get a COVID-19 test will have to pay out of pocket now that federal funding has ended. This has also caused Arizona's largest testing provider to close dozens of sites.
Embry to close 60 COVID-19 testing sites amid stoppage of government funded tests for uninsured
Dozens of COVID-19 testing sites are closing across Arizona as Embry Health is ending operations at 60 sites. Embry says it's because the federal reimbursement program is ending. The company was paying for the uninsured to get tests after the government funding stopped on March 22, but as of April 2, it can no longer afford to do so.
Newsmaker Saturday: Harry Kazianis; Will Humble
Part 1: FOX 10's John Hook talks to Harry Kazianis, Senior Director at the Center for the National Interest about NATO, conflicts with Russia, and his article, 'How did we just kill a billion people.' Part 2: Will Humble of the Arizona Public Health Association talks about Gov. Ducey's statement on how the COVID-19 crisis is over in the state.
COVID-19 relief fraud case: Nearly 20 Arizonans accused of engaging in $3.5M scheme
In Phoenix, a crackdown on fraudsters who swooped in on billions of COVID-19 relief funding is now underway, and we are taking a look at a case where 20 defendants reportedly racked up at least $3.5 million.