Grocery store chains to continue enforcing mask mandates
With mask mandates being lifted in some states, major grocery chains are still planning to enforce their own mask rules. FOX 10's Carmen Blackwell reports.
With mask mandates being lifted in some states, major grocery chains are still planning to enforce their own mask rules. FOX 10's Carmen Blackwell reports.
Unemployment claims climb to 745,000; layoffs still high
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits edged higher last week to 745,000, a sign that many employers continue to cut jobs despite a drop in confirmed viral infections and evidence that the overall economy is improving.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits edged higher last week to 745,000, a sign that many employers continue to cut jobs despite a drop in confirmed viral infections and evidence that the overall economy is improving.
California governor hints sports attendance could return at outdoor stadiums
Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday the state is having "advanced conversations" with Major League Baseball and local health authorities around California, and he expressed confidence that if COVID-19 trends continue downward, fans will be back in the seats of outdoor stadiums when baseball season begins.
Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday the state is having "advanced conversations" with Major League Baseball and local health authorities around California, and he expressed confidence that if COVID-19 trends continue downward, fans will be back in the seats of outdoor stadiums when baseball season begins.
Disney to close at least 60 Disney Stores in North America before end of year
It was unclear how many Disney employees would be affected by the store closures.
It was unclear how many Disney employees would be affected by the store closures.
‘Know that daddy loves you’: 35-year-old father records video for children before dying from COVID-19
Charley Torres, 35, used what little strength he had left to record a video from his hospital bed to express his love to his children before dying from COVID-19.
Charley Torres, 35, used what little strength he had left to record a video from his hospital bed to express his love to his children before dying from COVID-19.
COVID-19 long haulers share experiences of inhalers, hazy lung scans
There are several people who report long-term conditions after battling COVID-19, including hazy lung scans and inhaler usage.
There are several people who report long-term conditions after battling COVID-19, including hazy lung scans and inhaler usage.
NIH launches research effort to understand MIS-C, other effects of COVID-19 on children
It’s a segment of the population that accounts for roughly 13% of the total cases of COVID-19 in the United States: children. Now, the National Institutes of Health is launching a new research effort to better understand how SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, affects adolescents.
It’s a segment of the population that accounts for roughly 13% of the total cases of COVID-19 in the United States: children. Now, the National Institutes of Health is launching a new research effort to better understand how SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, affects adolescents.
Downtown Phoenix Partnership handing out $5 vouchers to support small businesses
Local Valley businesses will be infused with much-needed money as the Downtown Phoenix Partnership will be handing out $5 vouchers for customers to spend, helping the businesses recover from COVID-19 financial losses.
Local Valley businesses will be infused with much-needed money as the Downtown Phoenix Partnership will be handing out $5 vouchers for customers to spend, helping the businesses recover from COVID-19 financial losses.
Thousands at Oakland Coliseum received wrong vaccine dosage, medical staff say
Thousands of people at the Oakland Coliseum received the wrong dosage of Pfizer vaccine on Monday because of an orange-capped syringe. But the problem has been fixed and state officials said there's no reason to panic.
Thousands of people at the Oakland Coliseum received the wrong dosage of Pfizer vaccine on Monday because of an orange-capped syringe. But the problem has been fixed and state officials said there's no reason to panic.
Stillborn baby tests positive for COVID-19 in 2nd reported case in Israel
The mother, who was 36 weeks pregnant, was admitted to the hospital and tested positive for COVID-19, according to reports. Lab tests revealed the fetus was also infected with the virus and had died in the womb.
The mother, who was 36 weeks pregnant, was admitted to the hospital and tested positive for COVID-19, according to reports. Lab tests revealed the fetus was also infected with the virus and had died in the womb.
‘His fighting spirit prevailed’: COVID-19 patient discharged from hospital after spending 85 days in ICU
A man is finally going home after spending 85 days at a Nevada hospital fighting COVID-19.
A man is finally going home after spending 85 days at a Nevada hospital fighting COVID-19.
Brazil coronavirus variant capable of reinfecting those who already had COVID-19, research suggests
Researchers found that the Brazil variant, called P.1, is between 1.4 and 2.2 times more transmissible than other coronavirus strains and appears to be better at escaping natural immunity.
Researchers found that the Brazil variant, called P.1, is between 1.4 and 2.2 times more transmissible than other coronavirus strains and appears to be better at escaping natural immunity.
‘Neanderthal thinking’: Biden calls Texas, other states’ decisions to ease COVID-19 rules ‘a big mistake’
President Joe Biden called Texas and other states’ decisions to end mask mandates and loosen other COVID-19 restrictions “a big mistake” and said it's “Neanderthal thinking.”
President Joe Biden called Texas and other states’ decisions to end mask mandates and loosen other COVID-19 restrictions “a big mistake” and said it's “Neanderthal thinking.”
Stimulus checks: Democrats agree to lower income limit for $1,400 COVID-19 relief payments
President Joe Biden and Democrats agreed Wednesday to tighten the upper income limits at which people could qualify for stimulus checks, a Democratic official said.
President Joe Biden and Democrats agreed Wednesday to tighten the upper income limits at which people could qualify for stimulus checks, a Democratic official said.
Landlord says he's owed nearly $30,000 in unpaid rent, has no recourse under City of Seattle
Some landlords with a smaller selection of rental properties in Washington state say they feel trapped due to the eviction moratorium.
Some landlords with a smaller selection of rental properties in Washington state say they feel trapped due to the eviction moratorium.
'Tax-time surprise': COVID-19 unemployment benefits lead to higher tax bill for unsuspecting filers
As tax season is in full swing, many Americans are being hit with another financial burden as the COVID-19 pandemic carries on - learning they owe taxes on unemployment benefits.
As tax season is in full swing, many Americans are being hit with another financial burden as the COVID-19 pandemic carries on - learning they owe taxes on unemployment benefits.
Arizona Shoe Shine Company goes mobile
The Arizona Shoe Shine Company has taken their business on the road in order to stay afloat during the pandemic. FOX 10's Ty Brennan reports.
The Arizona Shoe Shine Company has taken their business on the road in order to stay afloat during the pandemic. FOX 10's Ty Brennan reports.
Need a COVID-19 vaccine? If you're a resident and over 18, you can get one in Gila County
As many Arizona counties are still vaccinating the very old or some essential workers, Gila County to the east of Phoenix is already vaccinating the general population.
As many Arizona counties are still vaccinating the very old or some essential workers, Gila County to the east of Phoenix is already vaccinating the general population.
Chandler-Gilbert Community College now open as state-run COVID-19 vaccine site
Maricopa County announced the vaccine site at Chandler-Gilbert Community College would close. ADHS said it has worked with other organizations to keep it open.
Maricopa County announced the vaccine site at Chandler-Gilbert Community College would close. ADHS said it has worked with other organizations to keep it open.
When will you be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in Arizona? What we know so far
New information released by the Arizona Dept. of Health Services shows a general timeline for when certain age groups and essential workers can get their coronavirus vaccine.
New information released by the Arizona Dept. of Health Services shows a general timeline for when certain age groups and essential workers can get their coronavirus vaccine.