Biden says restaurants are at ‘top of the list’ to receive more COVID-19 aid

President Biden said right now only about a quarter of restaurant owners in the country are expected to return to normal operations within the next six months. He’s hoping his American Rescue Plan can change that.

Federal judge throws out national eviction moratorium, DOJ appeals

The Department of Justice is fighting to keep a national eviction moratorium in place after a federal judge invalidated the measure that aids financially strapped tenants during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 toll in US projected to drop this summer, but variants could set back progress

Teams of experts are projecting that COVID-19′s toll on the U.S. will wane dramatically by the end of July, but warn variants are a “wild card” that could set back progress.

National Nurses Day is Thursday, beginning a weeklong celebration of the profession

May 6 is National Nurses Day, which marks the beginning of National Nurses Week — a period Congress designated in 1982 to recognize and appreciate the work nurses do every day to save lives.

WHO: More COVID-19 cases reported globally in past 2 weeks than in 1st 6 months of pandemic

WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said more cases of COVID-19 have been reported globally in the past two weeks than in the first six months of the pandemic.

‘It’s not fair’ to become COVID-19 ‘incubator’: Bill Nye slams anti-vaxxers

Bill Nye castigated Americans who are refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccine, saying “it’s not fair” for them to become an “incubator for a variant” and infect others.

Gila County looks to begin Pfizer vaccines for those 12 and up pending FDA approval

Upon a pending FDA approval of the Pfizer vaccine for those 12 years and older, Gila County officials are hoping to head into schools to get children vaccinated.

Arizona reports 701 additional COVID-19 cases, 11 new deaths

The state’s pandemic totals rose to 865,280 cases and 17,355 deaths, according to the state’s coronavirus dashboard.

Some Black parents say pandemic remote learning has shielded students from racism in classroom

Many Black parents are finding another benefit to remote learning beyond avoiding potential COVID-19 infection: being better able to shield their children from racism in classrooms.

Southwest Wellness Group holding 8-day vaccine clinic
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A weeklong COVID-19 vaccine clinic is taking place in the Valley from May 8 to May 13. The clinic runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. FOX 10's Ty Brennan has the details.

North Texas couple stuck in Cancun, Mexico with COVID-19

A couple from Carrollton is stuck in Mexico right now after both tested positive for COVID-19. Their three-day getaway has turned into a weeks-long medical ordeal.

Navajo Nation once ravaged by COVID-19 now helping out India

Navajo Nation was one of the hardest hit in the COVID-19 pandemic but now that it's nearing herd immunity, it's helping out India.

Restaurants in Arizona can apply for federal grant money for pandemic relief

Pandemic relief for the restaurant industry is crucial as many are still working to recover from major financial losses. The new Restaurant Revitalization Fund will help to do that for small businesses.

Scottsdale tourism begins to recover sooner than expected

Scottsdale is beginning to feel the relief of the COVID-19 pandemic as the tourism business picks back up sooner than expected.

Moderna to supply 500 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to poorer countries through WHO initiative

The World Health Organization has repeatedly decried a lack of equity in access to COVID-19 vaccines and is working to ship doses to low- and middle-income countries through its COVAX program.

Masks no longer required at Mesa Public Schools
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Beginning May 3, students at Mesa Public Schools will not be required to wear a mask inside. Parents are divided over the issue, with those opposed saying the district's decision goes against CDC guidelines. Supporters of the move say they are happy it provides a choice for those who don't want to wear a mask.