Arizona reports COVID-19 case bulge, cites ‘reporting issue’

The 1,945 cases reported Wednesday constituted the largest daily increase since 2,276 were reported on March 5, at the tail end of the winter surge, according to data from the state’s coronavirus dashboard.

Cuba protests, Haiti unrest putting political pressure on Biden

The problems of two tiny Caribbean states, Cuba and Haiti, have vexed U.S. presidents for decades. Now, Haiti and Cuba are posing a growing challenge for President Biden that could have political ramifications.

New daily COVID-19 cases in US have doubled in past 3 weeks

New COVID-19 cases per day in the U.S. have doubled over the past three weeks, driven by the fast-spreading delta variant, lagging vaccination rates and Fourth of July gatherings.

Americans' tipping habits didn't improve during pandemic, poll finds

A survey of U.S. adults found that tipping habits did not improve during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite a boom in the food delivery service industry.

Gov. Ducey taps federal cash to boost unemployment fund

The move by the Republican governor is designed to prevent insurance premiums paid by businesses from soaring. And it came on the same week that an extra $300 per week in pay for unemployed workers will stop under a Ducey order designed to force people to return to work.

World hunger got dramatically worse in pandemic year, U.N. says

A United Nations report says last year saw a "dramatic worsening" of world hunger, much of that likely linked to the pandemic. Hunger outpaced population growth in 2020, with nearly 10% of all people estimated to be undernourished.

Arizona reports 803 new COVID-19 cases and 4 more deaths

The latest numbers increased Arizona’s totals to 901,439 cases and 18,033 deaths since the pandemic began more than a year ago.

Study: COVID causes brain changes

New report says COVID-19 causes significant molecular changes in the human brain, but leaves no molecular trace of itself in brain tissue.

Arizona reports 807 virus cases, passing 900,000 milestone

According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Arizona has the 12th-highest number of cases among U.S. states and the sixth-highest rate of cases by population.

Phoenix Union holds vaccination clinics, backpack distribution
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FOX 10's Steve Nielsen is at Alhambra High School to learn more about the Phoenix Union High School District's COVID-19 vaccination clinic and backpack distribution event.

Several countries in Asia reinstate COVID-19 restrictions amid rapid infections

Several countries around Asia and the Pacific that are experiencing their first major surges of the coronavirus have rushed to implement tough restrictions.

California will still require masks inside schools, despite new CDC guidance

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday that vaccinated teachers and students don’t need to wear masks inside school buildings, but despite that California said its mask guidance for schools will remain in place.

Arizona reports 921 more COVID-19 cases, most in 2 months

The daily case report was the largest since Arizona reported 939 on May 8, and cases have ticked upward over the past month.