FEMA to reimburse families $9,000 for COVID-related funeral costs
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will begin offering $9,000 to families who lost loved ones to COVID-19 in a massive effort to retroactively reimburse them for funeral costs. Applications for the money will open up on Monday.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will begin offering $9,000 to families who lost loved ones to COVID-19 in a massive effort to retroactively reimburse them for funeral costs. Applications for the money will open up on Monday.
Unemployment claims jump to 744,000 as layoffs persist amid pandemic
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 744,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 744,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs.
Phoenix Public Libraries to begin reopening on April 19
After more than a year of COVID-19 restrictions, Phoenix Public Libraries are reopening their buildings to offer more resources to the public. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen has the details.
After more than a year of COVID-19 restrictions, Phoenix Public Libraries are reopening their buildings to offer more resources to the public. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen has the details.
Demand for vaccines slows as Arizona surpasses 17,000 deaths
The state also reported 750 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases as the state’s totals increased to 846,230 cases and 17,023 deaths.
The state also reported 750 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases as the state’s totals increased to 846,230 cases and 17,023 deaths.
San Francisco Opera to launch 'The Barber of Seville' for drive-in audiences
Beginning April 23, San Francisco Opera will present The Barber of Seville for drive-in audiences. Eleven performances are scheduled for the Marin County fairgrounds in San Rafael.
Beginning April 23, San Francisco Opera will present The Barber of Seville for drive-in audiences. Eleven performances are scheduled for the Marin County fairgrounds in San Rafael.
Pilot flies family kicked off Southwest flight over face mask to Austin
A Denver family got a flight on a private plane after being kicked off a Southwest flight to Austin because their toddler was not wearing his mask.
A Denver family got a flight on a private plane after being kicked off a Southwest flight to Austin because their toddler was not wearing his mask.
#ShotforSam: Samuel Adams offering free beer to people who get COVID-19 vaccine
The Samuel Adams brewing company is offering the first 10,000 people who share photo proof that they received the COVID-19 vaccine $7 to redeem a free beer.
The Samuel Adams brewing company is offering the first 10,000 people who share photo proof that they received the COVID-19 vaccine $7 to redeem a free beer.
Concert venues get lifeline as music performance set to make a return from pandemic pause
Concerts will be welcomed back to Arizona in a short period and for now, venues can apply for a grant from the Small Business Administration.
Concerts will be welcomed back to Arizona in a short period and for now, venues can apply for a grant from the Small Business Administration.
NIH begins study of rare allergic reactions to Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines
Severe allergic reactions to the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are very rare, and most had a history of life-threatening allergic reactions, the NIH said.
Severe allergic reactions to the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are very rare, and most had a history of life-threatening allergic reactions, the NIH said.
NIH study finds coronavirus infects mouth cells, saliva
Researchers from the National Institutes of Health found evidence to suggest that the novel coronavirus is able to replicate and infect mouth tissue, spreading to a person’s saliva and eventually infecting a patient’s lungs when swallowed.
Researchers from the National Institutes of Health found evidence to suggest that the novel coronavirus is able to replicate and infect mouth tissue, spreading to a person’s saliva and eventually infecting a patient’s lungs when swallowed.
Moderna prepared to provide booster shots for protection against COVID-19 variants by end of 2021
Moderna’s Chief Medical Officer Tal Zaks said the company should be able to provide booster shots for protection against COVID-19 variants by the end of 2021.
Moderna’s Chief Medical Officer Tal Zaks said the company should be able to provide booster shots for protection against COVID-19 variants by the end of 2021.
NBA to use COVID-19 health screening technology at US arenas in effort to bring more fans back
The NBA on Wednesday announced a new partnership that will make COVID-19 health screening technology available to all 30 teams and their arenas.
The NBA on Wednesday announced a new partnership that will make COVID-19 health screening technology available to all 30 teams and their arenas.
FEMA will cover up to $9,000 in COVID-19 funeral expenses, application opens next week
The agency announced Wednesday it will cover up to $9,000 per funeral and that the application for reimbursement will open on Monday, April 12, 2021.
The agency announced Wednesday it will cover up to $9,000 per funeral and that the application for reimbursement will open on Monday, April 12, 2021.
Video shows Phoenix Trader Joe's employees argue with customer refusing to wear a mask
Video taken at a Trader Joe's in Phoenix shows employees arguing with a customer over whether to follow CDC masking guidelines or to listen to Gov. Ducey's orders.
Video taken at a Trader Joe's in Phoenix shows employees arguing with a customer over whether to follow CDC masking guidelines or to listen to Gov. Ducey's orders.
Airlines starting to reinstate change fees on cheapest fares — here’s what you need to know
For those with tentative plans to fly this year, change fees on some fares that were waived by airlines during the pandemic have been reinstated or will be soon.
For those with tentative plans to fly this year, change fees on some fares that were waived by airlines during the pandemic have been reinstated or will be soon.
UK COVID-19 variant now ‘most common lineage’ in US, CDC says
As more and more younger adults are being hospitalized with severe COVID-19, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky confirmed Wednesday that the B.1.1.7 variant from the UK has become the most common lineage in the country.
As more and more younger adults are being hospitalized with severe COVID-19, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky confirmed Wednesday that the B.1.1.7 variant from the UK has become the most common lineage in the country.
First confirmed case of COVID-19 variant on Navajo Nation
The variant was first identified in the state of California and has since been detected across the southwest U.S.
The variant was first identified in the state of California and has since been detected across the southwest U.S.
Phoenix marijuana dispensary holding pop-up drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinic
Nature's Medicines, located just west of Interstate 17 on McDowell Road, is hosting the clinic on April 7 from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. It's open to anyone 18 and older, and the Moderna shots will be given on a first come, first serve basis. There will be a maximum of four shots per vehicle and if it's your first shot, appointments for a second can be scheduled at the event. More information at https://www.naturesmedicines.com/ph/dispensaries/arizona/phoenix.html.
Nature's Medicines, located just west of Interstate 17 on McDowell Road, is hosting the clinic on April 7 from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. It's open to anyone 18 and older, and the Moderna shots will be given on a first come, first serve basis. There will be a maximum of four shots per vehicle and if it's your first shot, appointments for a second can be scheduled at the event. More information at https://www.naturesmedicines.com/ph/dispensaries/arizona/phoenix.html.
156 million coronavirus relief payments issued, Treasury says
The Treasury Department says it has issued more than 156 million payments as part of President Joe Biden’s coronavirus relief plan.
The Treasury Department says it has issued more than 156 million payments as part of President Joe Biden’s coronavirus relief plan.
'I did three funerals in three weeks': Some dying of COVID-19 while waiting turn for vaccine
Air Force veteran Diane Drewes spent months hoping to receive a COVID-19 immunization. But her daughter says the call offering an appointment came only when Drewes was dying of the illness.
Air Force veteran Diane Drewes spent months hoping to receive a COVID-19 immunization. But her daughter says the call offering an appointment came only when Drewes was dying of the illness.