Phoenix nonprofit hosts nationwide bartending competition benefiting hospitality workers
Phoenix nonprofit Another Round Another Rally is hosting a virtual fundraiser where bartenders nationwide will go head to head in a cocktail-making competition.
Phoenix nonprofit Another Round Another Rally is hosting a virtual fundraiser where bartenders nationwide will go head to head in a cocktail-making competition.
6 county executives ask Cuomo to follow CDC rules on masks
Six of New York’s county executives are calling for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to update the state’s COVID-19 protocols in accord with new federal guidelines that ease rules for fully vaccinated people.
Six of New York’s county executives are calling for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to update the state’s COVID-19 protocols in accord with new federal guidelines that ease rules for fully vaccinated people.
Most kids with coronavirus do not develop fever, study finds
Since the start of the pandemic, more than 3 million children have tested positive for COVID-19.
Since the start of the pandemic, more than 3 million children have tested positive for COVID-19.
‘Now is not the time’: Nurses’ union condemns CDC for relaxing mask protocols for vaccinated people
National Nurses United, the largest union of registered nurses in the country, released a statement condemning the CDC for rolling back mask requirements for fully vaccinated people.
National Nurses United, the largest union of registered nurses in the country, released a statement condemning the CDC for rolling back mask requirements for fully vaccinated people.
Arizona reports 482 new COVID-19 cases with 7 more deaths
Health officials said more than 5.5 million vaccine doses have been administered with over 3.1 million Arizona residents having received at least one shot.
Health officials said more than 5.5 million vaccine doses have been administered with over 3.1 million Arizona residents having received at least one shot.
Walensky cites 'evolving data,' denies 'pressure' for sudden change in mask policy
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said Sunday that the agency has always followed "evolving data" on the pandemic and cited two studies published Thursday for the sudden change in mask policy.
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said Sunday that the agency has always followed "evolving data" on the pandemic and cited two studies published Thursday for the sudden change in mask policy.
Despite CDC guidance, some aren't ready to give up masks
Not everyone is giving up wearing a face mask despite the latest government guidance that means fully vaccinated Americans can uncover their faces in many cases.
Not everyone is giving up wearing a face mask despite the latest government guidance that means fully vaccinated Americans can uncover their faces in many cases.
Hundreds of bodies found buried along Indian riverbanks believed to be COVID-19 victims
India has been devastated in recent weeks by a surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths, and recent rains exposed cloth coverings of bodies buried in shallow sand graves on a wide, flat riverbank.
India has been devastated in recent weeks by a surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths, and recent rains exposed cloth coverings of bodies buried in shallow sand graves on a wide, flat riverbank.
White House releases video of experts answering pandemic questions from ordinary Americans
The president released a questions-and-answers video Saturday morning that showed experts answering common questions from ordinary Americans.
The president released a questions-and-answers video Saturday morning that showed experts answering common questions from ordinary Americans.
Arizona reports nearly 500 new virus cases, 12 deaths
The Arizona Department of Health Services reported 474 new cases, bringing the total since the pandemic began to 872,496.
The Arizona Department of Health Services reported 474 new cases, bringing the total since the pandemic began to 872,496.
Most Las Vegas resorts now operating at 100% capacity
Gambling giants MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment are opening their gambling floors at 100% capacity with no person-to-person distancing requirement
Gambling giants MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment are opening their gambling floors at 100% capacity with no person-to-person distancing requirement
Newsmaker Saturday - Will Humble & Dr. Amy Waltz
This week on Newsmaker Saturday, we speak with Will Humble about when we might reach herd immunity. Also, Dr. Amy Waltz with NAU talks about Arizona's upcoming wildfire season.
This week on Newsmaker Saturday, we speak with Will Humble about when we might reach herd immunity. Also, Dr. Amy Waltz with NAU talks about Arizona's upcoming wildfire season.
Delaware college using COVID-19 relief funds to forgive over $700K in student debt
More than 200 students qualify for the debt forgiveness with the average student qualifying for about $3,200 in relief.
More than 200 students qualify for the debt forgiveness with the average student qualifying for about $3,200 in relief.
Walt Disney World updates mask policy, effective Saturday
Face coverings for guests at Walt Disney World Resort will no longer be required when outdoors beginning on Saturday, and similar to an announcement made earlier Friday by Universal Orlando, masks will still be required when indoors and in ride queues.
Face coverings for guests at Walt Disney World Resort will no longer be required when outdoors beginning on Saturday, and similar to an announcement made earlier Friday by Universal Orlando, masks will still be required when indoors and in ride queues.
Trader Joe's ditches mask mandate for vaccinated customers
Trader Joe's grocery stores will no longer be requiring masks for vaccinated customers in line with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), according to the company's website.
Trader Joe's grocery stores will no longer be requiring masks for vaccinated customers in line with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), according to the company's website.
Some restaurants dropping mask requirements for guests following recently-announced CDC guidelines
On May 13, CDC officials say those who are fully vaccinated can opt to not wear a mask in most cases. Following that announcement, some restaurants are dropping their mask policies for guests.
On May 13, CDC officials say those who are fully vaccinated can opt to not wear a mask in most cases. Following that announcement, some restaurants are dropping their mask policies for guests.
TikTok user helping to raise money for LA street vendors
Jesus Morales has been handing out cash to hard working street vendors in the Los Angeles area.
Jesus Morales has been handing out cash to hard working street vendors in the Los Angeles area.
Some city pools in Phoenix set to reopen in time for Memorial Day weekend
Summer 2019 was the last time public pools in Phoenix opened, as pools remain closed in 2020 due to COVID-19.
Summer 2019 was the last time public pools in Phoenix opened, as pools remain closed in 2020 due to COVID-19.
Minnesota's mask mandate ends, officially
Gov. Tim Walz officially removed Minnesota's statewide mask mandate Friday.
Gov. Tim Walz officially removed Minnesota's statewide mask mandate Friday.
Novavax delays timeline for COVID-19 vaccine regulatory clearance, production of shots
Novavax said in an earnings call this week that won't be able to get its COVID-19 vaccine authorized until at least July, and a shortage of materials have delayed its production goals.
Novavax said in an earnings call this week that won't be able to get its COVID-19 vaccine authorized until at least July, and a shortage of materials have delayed its production goals.