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.

New restriction at DC weddings is turning brides and grooms away

Brides and grooms are now forced to shift gears and find creative ways to plan one of the biggest days of their lives. A year into the pandemic, safety guidelines are still getting in the way for those planning weddings in D.C.