Fauci donates his personal 3D COVID-19 model to Smithsonian

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the face of the U.S. government’s pandemic response, has donated his personal 3D model of the COVID-19 virus to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.

Woman allegedly goes on shopping spree after receiving $150K COVID-19 loan

A North Carolina woman was indicted for fraudulently obtaining a COVID-19 small business loan amounting to nearly $150,000, and is accused of using it to shop at Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Louis Vuitton and other retailers, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

Governor Ducey gets vaccine as Arizona coronavirus death toll tops 16,000

The governor tweeted photos after he got the first of two needed shots during an unannounced visit to State Farm Stadium. The 56-year-old Republican previously said he would not "jump the line" to take a coronavirus vaccine but would wait until it was his turn.

Arizonans reserving outdoor, water activities ahead of warmer months

Many are looking for ways to enjoy nature while also getting on the water and what better way than renting a boat? Arizona boat charter and rental companies say they're seeing reservations come in ahead of summer months.

US will have enough COVID-19 vaccines for all adults by end of May, Biden says

President Joe Biden is expected to highlight Merck & Co. helping to produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine in an effort to speed up production.

Scientists say COVID-19 could become endemic but pose less of societal threat over time

A majority of infectious-disease researchers surveyed said they expect SARS-CoV-2 to become endemic, meaning it could continue to circulate for years like the flu or common cold.

HonorHealth outdoor vaccination site closes in Phoenix
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The HonorHealth drive-thru vaccination site has been open since December 17 and has administered 75,000 vaccinations. Maricopa County's decision to close the site come as the medical group works to deliver vaccines indoors to pharmacies, doctor's offices, and healthcare centers.

LA County hits record low of positive COVID-19 cases

Los Angeles County, which was among the hardest-hit by a deadly coronavirus surge, reported a record low number of new cases Monday as California’s overall figures continued to plummet.

Official: Merck to help produce rival J&J's COVID-19 vaccine

Drugmaker Merck & Co. will help produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s newly approved coronavirus vaccine in an effort to expand supply more quickly, a Biden administration official confirmed Tuesday.

Aaron Rodgers donates $1M to his hometown of Chico during pandemic

All 80 of those businesses will receive grants through the Aaron Rodgers Small-Business COVID-19 Fund at North Valley Community Foundation in Chico. The grants will total over $1 million. These grants will help cover rent for an average of three months or longer, and they also will assist in other operational costs.