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.

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.

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.

Minnesota's mask mandate ends, officially

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.

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.