Arizona confirms 854 new COVID-19 cases, 9 new deaths

The state Department of Health Services’ latest figures come as some cities and counties wrestle with whether to follow new guidance and allow the fully vaccinated to mostly cease mask-wearing.

Pink Door Tea House reopens in Glendale
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FOX 10's Cory McCloskey visits the Pink Door Tea House in Glendale, which has recently reopened after shutting down last year amid the pandemic.

Chompie's speaks on Gov. Ducey's 'Back to Work' plan
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The restaurant industry has been struggling to find workers during the pandemic. FOX 10's Anita Roman visits Chompies to get their reaction to Governor Doug Ducey's back-to-work incentives.

NIH report details how severe forms of COVID-19 cause lung failure and death

A recent report from the National Institutes of Health details how more severe forms of COVID-19 have caused some to have lung failure and even die from the disease.

Arizona pool company finds it hard to fill job openings ahead of summer months

Aquaman Pools owner Chad Nikkel says he offers fully-paid healthcare, four weeks of paid vacation and a signing bonus, but he still finds it hard to fill job openings within his own organization.

Event in South Phoenix offers underserved youth a chance to get vaccinated against COVID-19

The event, which took place at an elementary school near Baseline Road and 7th Street, was held as children ages 12 to 15 are now eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccination.

Doctors urge hard-hit Hispanic community to get vaccinations

An Arizona epidemiologist says COVID-19 will continue to hit Hispanic communities if vaccination numbers don't improve quickly. FOX 10's Bailey Miller reports.

Report: Lollapalooza returning to Chicago this summer

Lollapalooza will return to Chicago’s Grant Park this summer after being canceled last year due to the pandemic, according to a report.

Georgia to end participation in additional unemployment benefits

During an interview with FOX News, Gov. Brian Kemp said he plans to end Georgia's participation in the federal government's $300 weekly additional unemployment benefit.

India's coronavirus doctors report 'black fungus' infections among some patients

India's health officials warned the country’s doctors to be on the lookout for mucormycosis, or so-called "black fungus" infections. Many of the patients have had diabetes and a history of COVID-19 infection.

Arizona sites now offering Pfizer vaccine to children ages 12 to 15

Following the CDC's recommendation, parents are now able to bring children ages 12 to 15 to state-run sites in Phoenix, Tucson, and Flagstaff.

Unemployment claims fall to 473,000, another pandemic low

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 473,000, a new pandemic low and the latest evidence that fewer employers are cutting jobs as consumers ramp up spending and more businesses reopen.

'We can and we must': President of teachers union calls for full reopening of schools in fall

Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, called for a full return to in-person learning in the fall — saying the nation’s second-largest teachers union is “all in” on bringing students back to the classroom.

In Arizona, doctors are ready to vaccinate young children against COVID-19

Across Arizona, nearly 400,000 children will be eligible to receive Pfizer/BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine, after the FDA and CDC gave the greenlight for such vaccinations to take place.

Arizona finds 469 new COVID-19 cases, 2 more deaths

The latest figures posted by the state Department of Health Services bring the pandemic totals to 870,624 cases and 17,430 deaths.

Estrella Mountain Community College holds 'Car-mence-ment' graduation ceremony
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It's graduation day at Estrella Mountain Community College, but this year's ceremony is looking a little different amid the pandemic. FOX 10's Anita Roman has the story.