Valley of the Sun YMCA offering free rides for Phoenix seniors to get to vaccination site

Officials with the Valley of the Sun YMCA say thanks to a generous donation, they are now able to help seniors get to a vaccination site to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

New Zealand finds no new COVID-19 cases after largest city goes on lockdown for 1st time in 6 months

As people in Auckland adjust to a new lockdown, health officials say they’ve found no evidence the coronavirus has spread further in the community, raising hopes the restrictions might be short-lived.

Stimulus benefits and your 2020 taxes: What to know

Tax season is right around the corner and many filers may have some different questions about their returns on the heels of an unprecedented year.

Phoenix doctor shares tips on how to cope with wait for COVID-19 vaccine
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While some 53 million people across the country have already received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, that's just a small fraction of the population, and that could be taking a toll on those who are waiting for their turn to get vaccinated. FOX 10's Christina Carilla spoke with Dr. Kasey Nichols for some tips to cope with the anxiety and stress that comes with such a wait.

Maricopa County expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to adults 65 and older

Maricopa County officials said the decision is in alignment with the federal pharmacy vaccine program, which will bring the vaccine to 182 pharmacies in Maricopa County.

Arizona reports 1,338 new coronavirus cases as state nears 800K

The state did not report any new deaths Monday, but the fatality numbers tend to be light on Mondays following a weekend lag.

Sonoma County sheriff has not issued COVID citations: report

The Santa Rosa Press Democrat reports the sheriff's office has not issued even one citation since the summer. 

Good Door launches in Gilbert, Chandler
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One thing that's been so important during the pandemic is getting your hands on essential items, like toilet paper, hand sanitizer and other cleaning products. With stores running short on supplies, it can be a challenge, but a new organization is hoping to fill that need. More information at gooddoor.com.

Researchers identify 7 US-based coronavirus variants

It's news no one wants to hear, but researchers say they've found at least seven new coronavirus variants - all of them based right here in the United States.

New Zealand enters first lockdown in 6 months after unexplained COVID-19 cases found

The lockdown in Auckland, which extends through Wednesday, is the first in New Zealand in six months and represents a significant setback in the nation's largely successful efforts to control the virus.

Buffets back open in Ohio despite pandemic safety concerns

The buffet is back open at restaurants and bars throughout Ohio, but with cautionary self-service measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

Did you get the right stimulus check amount? Why you need to know before filing your tax return

Americans who have not received their coronavirus stimulus check payments, or who received the incorrect amount, have an opportunity to claim the missing money now that the 2020 tax season is officially underway.

Arizona reports 1,947 new COVID-19 cases and 30 more deaths

The latest numbers released by the Arizona Department of Health Services increased the state’s pandemic totals to 797,270 cases and 14,978 known deaths.

Arizona’s prison population declines by 11% during pandemic

In the four years before the pandemic, Arizona’s prison population hovered around 42,000. It started dropping in March and stood at 37,224 this week.

Many in Scottsdale not letting COVID-19 get in the way of celebrating Valentine's Day

The COVID-19 pandemic isn't going to stop loved ones from spending some time out on the town to celebrate Valentine's Day. They're enjoying time together in public while staying socially distant and wearing face masks.

Domestic violence hotline calls remain steady in pandemic, but are more 'intense'

An increased number of calls into domestic violence hotlines are more "intense" during the COVID-19 pandemic, says the director of Domestic and Sexual Violence at A New Leaf.

Arizona reports 1,791 additional COVID-19 cases, 114 deaths

The 1,791 cases and 114 deaths reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services increased the state’s pandemic totals to 795,323 cases and 14,948 deaths.