Masks, hand sanitizers, PPE are tax-deductible, IRS says

The Internal Revenue Service announced on Friday that personal protective equipment purchased to stop the spread of COVID-19 are considered tax-deductible.

Wisconsin bars, restaurants can now sell cocktails, wine to go

The bill, which won bipartisan approval in the Legislature, allows for mixed drinks and glasses of wine to be sold to go as long as they have tamper-evident seals. It takes effect immediately.

IRS says face masks, hand sanitizer are tax-deductible medical expenses

"The purchase of personal protective equipment, such as masks, hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes, for the primary purpose of preventing the spread of coronavirus are deductible medical expenses," the agency said in a statement.

Desert Financial Fiesta Bowl Kindness Arizona Caravan surprises GCU vaccine volunteers with breakfast
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Volunteers at the Grand Canyon University COVID-19 vaccine POD are being surprised with breakfast sandwiches by the Desert Financial Fiesta Bowl Kindness Arizona Caravan. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.

Arizona attorney general sues over tax cut ban in Biden coronavirus relief bill

Arizona AG Mark Brnovich contends the provision is unconstitutional because it is ambiguous and imposes on Arizona’s sovereignty by attempting to control state budget decisions.

Researchers in Mexico invent nose-only COVID-19 masks to be worn during eating, drinking

Researchers in Mexico invented nose-only masks that reportedly give the wearer additional protection when eating and drinking when wearing a face covering is impractical.

Arizona Gov. Ducey lifts COVID-19 restrictions, including local mask mandates

The governor of Arizona has lifted COVID-19 restrictions on events on businesses in the state, with requirements now becoming "recommendations."

Study finds pregnant, lactating women protected by COVID-19 vaccines, pass antibodies to newborns

A new study found that the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines provide "robust" immunity for pregnant and lactating women, who can also pass protective antibodies to newborns.

Pfizer begins COVID-19 vaccine trial for children under 12

Pfizer-BioNTech has joined Moderna in testing its COVID-19 vaccine in children younger than 12, including babies as young as 6 months.

Unemployment claims fall to 684,000, fewest since start of pandemic

The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 684,000, the fewest since the pandemic erupted a year ago and a sign the economy is improving.

Arizona Governor meets with UArizona researchers on COVID-19 efforts

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey received his second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on March 24 during a tour of the state-run vaccination site in Tucson.