Arizona reports 2,306 new COVID-19 cases, 5 more deaths

The 2,306 new cases and five additional deaths pushed the state’s totals to 929,541 cases and 18,251 known deaths since the pandemic began more than a year ago.

Navajo Nation president: Some relaxing guard against COVID-19

“A lot of the new cases we are seeing on the Navajo Nation are due to family and social gatherings where people let their guard down and don’t wear masks,” tribal President Jonathan Nez said in a statement.

Newsmaker Saturday: Dr. Cara Christ & Rebecca Ryan
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This week on Newsmaker Saturday John Hook speaks with the Director of Arizona Department of Health Services, Dr. Cara Christ, about her decision to leave the agency. We also speak with economist Rebecca Ryan about remote working and its impact on the economy.

Tenants prepare for unknown as eviction moratorium ends

Tenants saddled with months of back rent are facing the end of the federal eviction moratorium on July 31, a move that could lead to millions being forced from their homes.

Cori Bush camped at Capitol to protest looming expiration of eviction ban

The Democratic lawmaker experienced homelessness herself and said she doesn’t want anyone else to go through what she went through. “Ever.” The ban expires at midnight Saturday.

FnB Restaurant in Scottsdale to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination to dine in

Beginning Aug. 4, FnB Restaurant in Scottsdale will begin requiring customers who wish to dine in to prove they're fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

CDC: Florida breaks record with more than 21,000 new COVID cases

Federal health officials say Florida has reported 21,683 new cases of COVID-19, the state's highest one-day total since the start of the pandemic. 

Lawsuit: Riverside County misspent COVID-19 relief funds

A lawsuit alleges the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department misspent more than $4.6 million in federal coronavirus relief funding.

Arizona reports over 2K additional virus cases, 22 deaths

Arizona reported over 2,000 additional confirmed COVID-19 infections for the first time in nearly five months amid a continuing increase in the state's rolling average of new cases and more virus-related hospitalizations.

Explainer: Arizona tenants' struggles are high rent, aid slowdown

About $289 million of the assistance is being distributed by Arizona’s Department of Economic Security’s emergency rental program to 12 of the state’s smaller rural counties. But the agency acknowledges so far only about $7.3 million of that has gone to 1,715 approved applicants.

Eviction moratorium to expire Saturday as House leaves for August recess

A nationwide eviction moratorium for renters is set to expire Saturday night, after the House of Representatives adjourned for August recess without passing an extension.

Phoenix Union High School District reinstates mask mandate

"In an effort to protect our staff, students, and the community, PXU has a good faith belief that following guidance from the CDC and other health agencies regarding mitigation strategies is imperative," the district said in a news release on Friday.

Pentagon officials scramble to implement new vaccine mandates for military amid recent COVID-19 surge

Pentagon officials are scrambling to figure out how to implement the changes across the vast military population and determining which National Guard and Reserve troops would be affected by the orders.

Austin reportedly only has 16 ICU beds left due to COVID surge

“If we fail to come together as a community now, we jeopardize the lives of loved ones who might need critical care.”

Michael Andrew, the unvaccinated US swimmer, goes maskless at Tokyo Olympics

Michael Andrew, the American swimmer already under scrutiny for saying he wasn't vaccinated against COVID-19, didn't wear a mask behind the scenes at the Tokyo Olympics.

In virus hotspot, California deputy exemplifies COVID vaccine hesitancy

Vaccine hesitancy is a big factor in rural Lake County where only 52 percent of eligible residents have opted for the shot. That includes a sheriff's deputy, who contracted COVID himself.

Disney issues vaccine mandate for all salary, non-union hourly employees in the U.S.

Disney has informed its employees and Cast Members that the company will require all salaried and non-union hourly employees in the U.S. working at any of the company's sites to be fully vaccinated.

Should I get tested for COVID-19 if I'm vaccinated?

U.S. health officials say people who are fully vaccinated should get tested if they've been around someone who has COVID-19.