Arizona reports 23 additional coronavirus deaths; toll nears 17K

The state on March 30 reported 586 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases and 23 more deaths, increasing the pandemic totals to 841,078 cases and 16,941 deaths.

Biden signs extension of Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses by 2 months

President Joe Biden singed an extension of the Paycheck Protection Program a day before it was poised to expire, giving small businesses until May 31 to apply.

Stimulus checks: 21 Senate Democrats urge Biden to put recurring direct payments in infrastructure plan

A group of Democratic senators is urging President Joe Biden to extend rescue measures for Americans — including recurring direct payments and extended jobless benefits — in his “Build Back Better” legislation.

Pandemic cited by Arizona in bid to avoid contempt fine

Lawyers for corrections officials said in a court filing on March 26 that the pandemic forced people working in prisons to take on more duties, caused employees who were infected to miss work and resources to be spent on trying to guard against the coronavirus.

World leaders call for international treaty on pandemic preparedness

More than 20 heads of government and global agencies called for an international treaty for pandemic preparedness that they say will protect future generations in the wake of COVID-19.

CDC releases findings on real-world effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines
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It?s been just about three months since vaccines started going into the arms of frontline workers, and now, doctors have months of real world data to see how effective the shots really are. FOX 10's Matt Galka reports.

Vehicle traffic rebounding to pre-pandemic levels as COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up

The number of daily passenger vehicle trips has hit a major milestone, reaching pre-pandemic levels for the first time in a year, according to data provided to The Associated Press by the transportation analytics firm Inrix.

Dr. Deborah Birx says most US COVID-19 deaths could have been avoided or ‘decreased substantially’

Former Trump administration White House coronavirus response coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx said in an interview that coronavirus deaths in the U.S. following the initial first wave could have been “decreased substantially” or avoided entirely.

Arizona eviction moratorium extended through June although landlords struggle financially

The rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic has been slow for many trying to keep a roof over their heads in Arizona. But now, the halt on evictions has been extended through June.

Arizona universities discuss mandating COVID-19 vaccines for students, staff

The largest universities in Arizona are deciding whether or not to require a COVID-19 vaccine to head back to campus, but for now, they're saying they aren't required.

Volunteers needed at state-run COVID-19 vaccination sites in Arizona

As volunteering shifts at COVID-19 vaccination sites go unfilled in Arizona due to the state's now-expanded eligibility, officials say volunteers are now needed to help with vaccination efforts.

Fox Restaurant Concepts offers COVID-19 vaccines for all of its employees

For employees at Fox Restaurant Concepts, March 29 was a good day, as their employer made arrangements for them to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

‘This is deadly serious’: Biden calls for states to reinstate mask mandates amid uptick in COVID-19 cases

President Joe Biden implored state officials who lifted mask mandates to reinstate them as well as maintaining any preventative health measure to stave off a potential fourth COVID-19 surge, Monday.

Fever, headache, fatigue are all signs the vaccine is working, doctors say

So far, experts say about 30% of those who get one of three COVID-19 vaccines experience mild to moderate symptoms, but those are actually a sign the vaccine is working and don't pose a long-term health threat.