Gov. Doug Ducey rescinds order that directs schools in Arizona to require masks for students
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey has rescinded an order that requires schools in Arizona to require masks for its students and staff members.
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey has rescinded an order that requires schools in Arizona to require masks for its students and staff members.
Contractor pleads guilty to fraud, theft over $40M contract to supply VA, FEMA with N95 masks he didn’t have
A Virginia contractor in February pleaded guilty to three counts of making false statements, wire fraud and theft of government funds after he received millions of dollars from federal agencies to provide N95 masks he did not have during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Virginia contractor in February pleaded guilty to three counts of making false statements, wire fraud and theft of government funds after he received millions of dollars from federal agencies to provide N95 masks he did not have during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Arizona Gov. Ducey bans COVID-19 vaccine passports
According to the order, state agencies, counties, cities, and towns cannot issue a measure requiring residents to provide documentation of their COVID-19 vaccination status to enter a business, building, or area in order to receive a government service, permit, or license
According to the order, state agencies, counties, cities, and towns cannot issue a measure requiring residents to provide documentation of their COVID-19 vaccination status to enter a business, building, or area in order to receive a government service, permit, or license
Arizona students, teachers plead for more mental health resources on campus
Students and teachers say now that the entire education has been shifted, accommodations need to be made in terms of mental health. Otherwise, there could be another crisis in our schools.
Students and teachers say now that the entire education has been shifted, accommodations need to be made in terms of mental health. Otherwise, there could be another crisis in our schools.
Potential COVID-19 antiviral drug being tested in humans after proving effective in hamster study
An experimental drug to treat COVID-19, which can be taken orally, is now being tested in humans after showing early promise and effectiveness in hamsters.
An experimental drug to treat COVID-19, which can be taken orally, is now being tested in humans after showing early promise and effectiveness in hamsters.
Arizona reports 692 new coronavirus cases but no new deaths
The state’s coronavirus dashboard on April 19 listed the total number of cases since the pandemic as 854,453. The death toll remains 17,153.
The state’s coronavirus dashboard on April 19 listed the total number of cases since the pandemic as 854,453. The death toll remains 17,153.
Multiple over-the-counter COVID-19 tests now available at stores nationwide
Multiple COVID-19 tests will be available at stores nationwide beginning this week, without the need for a prescription. They range in price from $23.99 to $119.99.
Multiple COVID-19 tests will be available at stores nationwide beginning this week, without the need for a prescription. They range in price from $23.99 to $119.99.
Navajo Nation reports no coronavirus-related deaths for 8th day
The tribe reported seven new virus cases but no additional deaths on the vast reservation.
The tribe reported seven new virus cases but no additional deaths on the vast reservation.
India's capital to lock down amid devastating coronavirus surge
New Delhi imposed a weeklong lockdown Monday night amid an explosive surge in coronavirus cases to prevent the collapse of the Indian capital's health system.
New Delhi imposed a weeklong lockdown Monday night amid an explosive surge in coronavirus cases to prevent the collapse of the Indian capital's health system.
NIH funds new COVID-19 testing initiative to get students back to classrooms in vulnerable areas
While other studies are looking at physical distancing and other ways to keep children safe at school, this NIH initiative focuses solely on how to best implement COVID-19 testing among the students, teachers and staff.
While other studies are looking at physical distancing and other ways to keep children safe at school, this NIH initiative focuses solely on how to best implement COVID-19 testing among the students, teachers and staff.
Arizona reports 711 new coronavirus cases and 2 more deaths
The state’s coronavirus dashboard listed pandemic totals of 853,761 cases and 17,153 deaths.
The state’s coronavirus dashboard listed pandemic totals of 853,761 cases and 17,153 deaths.
Navajo Nation has no COVID-related deaths for 7th day in row
The tribe on Saturday night reported no new deaths for the seventh consecutive day and just two new confirmed cases of the coronavirus.
The tribe on Saturday night reported no new deaths for the seventh consecutive day and just two new confirmed cases of the coronavirus.
Georgia Aquarium: Otters test positive for virus that causes COVID-19
The Georgia Aquarium said Sunday its Asian small-clawed otters tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
The Georgia Aquarium said Sunday its Asian small-clawed otters tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Global COVID-19 death toll passes 3 million people
The number of lives lost, as compiled by Johns Hopkins University, is bigger than Chicago (2.7 million) and equivalent to Philadelphia and Dallas combined.
The number of lives lost, as compiled by Johns Hopkins University, is bigger than Chicago (2.7 million) and equivalent to Philadelphia and Dallas combined.
Doctor accused of deceptively claiming his vitamin D, zinc supplements could treat COVID-19
Authorities say the chiropractor promoted his bogus health claims in video monologues on social media that were viewed millions of times.
Authorities say the chiropractor promoted his bogus health claims in video monologues on social media that were viewed millions of times.
Arizona reports 480 additional COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
The Arizona Department of Health Services subtracted two deaths from the number of fatalities.
The Arizona Department of Health Services subtracted two deaths from the number of fatalities.
Navajo Nation reports no new virus deaths for nearly a week
The tribe on April 16 reported no new deaths for the sixth consecutive day, and 13 new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
The tribe on April 16 reported no new deaths for the sixth consecutive day, and 13 new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Ted Cruz says he is done with wearing a mask at the Capitol
Some Capitol staffers and reporters have not yet received both rounds of their vaccine. One reporter asked Cruz to put a mask on while he gave a press conference last month. "Uh, yeah, when I'm talking in front of the TV cameras I'm not going to wear a mask," Cruz told the reporter. "And all of us have been immunized, so..."
Some Capitol staffers and reporters have not yet received both rounds of their vaccine. One reporter asked Cruz to put a mask on while he gave a press conference last month. "Uh, yeah, when I'm talking in front of the TV cameras I'm not going to wear a mask," Cruz told the reporter. "And all of us have been immunized, so..."
Some people may have to return their $1,400 stimulus check
While a lot of people who received the third stimulus check could really use it, unfortunately, some people may have to return the $1,400.
While a lot of people who received the third stimulus check could really use it, unfortunately, some people may have to return the $1,400.
Independent theaters await much needed COVID-19 financial relief in Arizona
Independent theaters in Arizona have been waiting for COVID-19 relief money from Congress as concerts have been almost nonexistent during the pandemic. Now, they're running into an issue while applying for the money.
Independent theaters in Arizona have been waiting for COVID-19 relief money from Congress as concerts have been almost nonexistent during the pandemic. Now, they're running into an issue while applying for the money.