Arizona reports 460 additional coronavirus cases, 14 deaths

The state’s totals rose to 851,725 cases and 17,2123 deaths, according to the state’s coronavirus dashboard.

Unemployment claims fall to 576,000, lowest since COVID-19 pandemic began

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 576,000, a hopeful sign that layoffs are easing as the economy recovers from the pandemic recession.

Most kids with MIS-C had mild COVID-19, some also developed neurological symptoms, research shows

New research has found that most kids with a serious inflammatory illness linked to the coronavirus had no COVID-19 symptoms or just mild ones. Another small study found that many MIS-C patients also suffered neurological symptoms.

Pollen could play role increased COVID-19 infection rates, study suggests

The spring season correlates with increased pollen counts, and according to a new study, the common allergen could be making COVID-19 infection rates worse.

Mesa mother warns other parents about impact of MIS-C in children

A Valley mother is wanting to raise awareness about multi-system inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C), which is typically caused by COVID-19, and her 8-year-old daughter is still suffering from it.

Senate votes to open debate on COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act amid rise in anti-Asian violence in US

In a rare show of bipartisanship, the Senate voted 92 to 6 to move forward and debate the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, which President Joe Biden has urged passage of amid a rise in anti-Asian violence in the U.S.

Arizona finds 419 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths

The latest number of daily new COVID-19 cases released by the state Department of Health Services is somewhat lower than the previous few days.

Many struggling with 're-entry anxiety' as world begins to open again

With Arizona reopening along with the rest of the world after the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people will have to get used to another new normal of heading out into the world again.

2 new studies find UK B.1.1.7 coronavirus variant more transmissible, but not linked to COVID-19 severity

Two new studies analyzing the worrisome B.1.1.7 coronavirus variant that first emerged in the U.K. found that while the strain is more transmissible, it did not appear to cause more severe COVID-19 illness.

'Zoom in a Room:' California ranks last in the country for reopening schools

California, the most populated state is lagging the rest of the country in reopening schools — and in some cases offering options that parents say are unacceptable.

Moderna CEO says company anticipates ‘a lot of variants’ of coronavirus in next year

Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel said he anticipates the world will see many coronavirus variants over “the next year or so” and hopes to have a booster shot by the fall.

Valley pediatrics practice says they have plenty of COVID-19 vaccine appointments
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Having trouble finding a coronavirus vaccine appointment? Pleasant Pediatrics has six Valley locations and they say they have plenty of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine appointments. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen has the details. More information at https://pleasantpediatrics.com/.

Annual 420 cannabis celebration at Golden Gate Park canceled once again

City officials again canceled the 420 cannabis celebration in Golden Gate Park due to state and local restrictions on large gatherings.

Phoenix Police says 528 Live had several violations during live performances

A porch concert series was shut down in Phoenix on April 10 after offering live music to the community throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Police say they had several violations.

Arizona follows feds, pauses J&J vaccine due to clot reports

The state Department of Public Health Services said it was yielding to the recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration.