Peoria Community Center reopens to the public
The Peoria Community Center is reopening to the public on March 29. In-person programming, rentals and community partner activity will resume in April, with social distancing and mask protocols in place. More information at http://peoriaaz.gov/.
The Peoria Community Center is reopening to the public on March 29. In-person programming, rentals and community partner activity will resume in April, with social distancing and mask protocols in place. More information at http://peoriaaz.gov/.
WHO report says animals likely source of COVID-19, lab leak 'extremely unlikely'
A joint WHO-China study says that transmission of the virus from bats to humans through another animal is the most likely scenario, according to a copy obtained by the Associated Press.
A joint WHO-China study says that transmission of the virus from bats to humans through another animal is the most likely scenario, according to a copy obtained by the Associated Press.
Ban on renter evictions during COVID-19 pandemic extended through June 30
The CDC on Monday moved to continue the pandemic-related protection, which had been scheduled to expire on March 31. Here’s how to be eligible.
The CDC on Monday moved to continue the pandemic-related protection, which had been scheduled to expire on March 31. Here’s how to be eligible.
Flagstaff City Council objects to Gov. Ducey order on mask mandates
COVID-19 continues to spread and Ducey’s order ”is not in the best interest of public health and further erodes home rule,” the Flagstaff council’s statement said.
COVID-19 continues to spread and Ducey’s order ”is not in the best interest of public health and further erodes home rule,” the Flagstaff council’s statement said.
More than 2 million people have received their first COVID-19 vaccine dose in Arizona
More than two million people in Arizona have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as of March 27, something the director of the state's health department calls a "light at the end of the tunnel."
More than two million people in Arizona have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as of March 27, something the director of the state's health department calls a "light at the end of the tunnel."
Birx recalls ‘very difficult’ phone call with Trump after publicly detailing COVID-19 spread
Dr. Deborah Birx revealed that she had a “very uncomfortable” and “very difficult” phone conversation with former President Donald Trump after she spoke out about the COVID-19 spread last August.
Dr. Deborah Birx revealed that she had a “very uncomfortable” and “very difficult” phone conversation with former President Donald Trump after she spoke out about the COVID-19 spread last August.
Biden to push another coronavirus recovery bill on top of $1.9T package: Psaki
Biden is expected to detail an infrastructure package on Wednesday.
Biden is expected to detail an infrastructure package on Wednesday.
Fauci believes COVID-19 had time to 'adapt in the wild' in early days
Fauci wants to read the World Health Organization report before judging it.
Fauci wants to read the World Health Organization report before judging it.
Old Town Scottsdale packed after Arizona Governor Doug Ducey lifts some COVID-19 restrictions
Old Town Scottsdale was packed for the first Friday night since Gov. Ducey relaxed some COVID-19 restrictions. People in the area say they have seen a big change in the crowds in recent days, as well as the number of people wearing masks.
Old Town Scottsdale was packed for the first Friday night since Gov. Ducey relaxed some COVID-19 restrictions. People in the area say they have seen a big change in the crowds in recent days, as well as the number of people wearing masks.
Thousands attend concert in Barcelona after COVID-19 screening
If one overlooked the white face masks dotting the tightly packed crowd of music lovers, it was almost like pre-pandemic times in Barcelona’s Palau Sant Jordi concert hall Saturday night.
If one overlooked the white face masks dotting the tightly packed crowd of music lovers, it was almost like pre-pandemic times in Barcelona’s Palau Sant Jordi concert hall Saturday night.
Lingering COVID-19 symptoms affect middle-aged women the worst, according to studies
Two separate studies out of the United Kingdom suggest that middle-aged women suffer the most from long-lasting COVID-19 symptoms.
Two separate studies out of the United Kingdom suggest that middle-aged women suffer the most from long-lasting COVID-19 symptoms.
Texas COVID numbers decrease 17 days after mask, other restrictions lifted
Over two weeks since Texas lifted coronavirus mandates that allowed businesses to open at full capacity and mask-wearing optional, the state is still seeing falling caseloads.
Over two weeks since Texas lifted coronavirus mandates that allowed businesses to open at full capacity and mask-wearing optional, the state is still seeing falling caseloads.
CDC director concerned over rising COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations
Health officials are concerned that some COVID-19 metrics are trending in the wrong direction such as new cases and hospitalizations.
Health officials are concerned that some COVID-19 metrics are trending in the wrong direction such as new cases and hospitalizations.
Worst may lie ahead for Brazil as it nears 4,000 daily COVID-19 deaths
Brazil currently accounts for one-quarter of the entire world’s daily COVID-19 deaths, far more than any other single nation, and health experts are warning the nation is on the verge of even greater calamity.
Brazil currently accounts for one-quarter of the entire world’s daily COVID-19 deaths, far more than any other single nation, and health experts are warning the nation is on the verge of even greater calamity.
Gilbert Public Schools laying off workers; over 100 reportedly affected
Officials with Gilbert Public Schools say 152 certified employees are being laid off due to declining enrollment.
Officials with Gilbert Public Schools say 152 certified employees are being laid off due to declining enrollment.
MLB stadiums used as mass COVID-19 vaccination sites surpass 1 million shots
More than 1 million COVID-19 vaccination shots have been dispensed at Major League Baseball stadiums, with the Oakland Coliseum and Marlins Park among the sites planning to continue operating after opening day.
More than 1 million COVID-19 vaccination shots have been dispensed at Major League Baseball stadiums, with the Oakland Coliseum and Marlins Park among the sites planning to continue operating after opening day.
Large trial underway to determine if vaccinated people can catch, transmit COVID-19
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Friday that a large trial is underway to determine if people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can become infected without showing symptoms or transmit the disease.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Friday that a large trial is underway to determine if people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can become infected without showing symptoms or transmit the disease.
Arizonans continue to react to Gov. Ducey's decision to lift COVID-19 restrictions
Following Gov. Ducey's announcement that COVID-related restrictions will be lifted, some medical experts say now is too early to do such a thing. Meanwhile, businesses are reacting to Gov. Ducey's decision.
Following Gov. Ducey's announcement that COVID-related restrictions will be lifted, some medical experts say now is too early to do such a thing. Meanwhile, businesses are reacting to Gov. Ducey's decision.
Arizona to give Pima County go-ahead for FEMA COVID-19 vaccine site
Arizona’s second-largest county had been pushing the state to approve an offer from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to establish a community vaccination center to serve its Hispanic population. State health officials initially rejected the request.
Arizona’s second-largest county had been pushing the state to approve an offer from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to establish a community vaccination center to serve its Hispanic population. State health officials initially rejected the request.
South African COVID-19 variant detected in Arizona, officials say
The so-called South African variant of COVID-19 has been detected in Arizona, according to officials with the Arizona Department of Health Services.
The so-called South African variant of COVID-19 has been detected in Arizona, according to officials with the Arizona Department of Health Services.