Canada blocks cruise ships until 2022, affecting Alaska tourism, too
The Canadian government has extended a ban on cruise ships through February 2022, which is expected to block trips from visiting Alaska this year.
The Canadian government has extended a ban on cruise ships through February 2022, which is expected to block trips from visiting Alaska this year.
New Orleans shutters bars, bans liquor sales during 2021 Mardi Gras weekend
New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell announced that all bars will be closed and liquor sales will be banned during Mardi Gras weekend in order to curb the spread of COVID-19.
New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell announced that all bars will be closed and liquor sales will be banned during Mardi Gras weekend in order to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Senate signals bipartisan support for more targeted $1,400 stimulus checks
The Senate voted 99-1 to bar 'upper-income taxpayers' from receiving next stimulus check
The Senate voted 99-1 to bar 'upper-income taxpayers' from receiving next stimulus check
Arizona COVID-19 weekly update
We're wrapping up this week's coronavirus situation with Dr. Ross Goldberg, President of the Arizona Medical Association and District Medical Group Vice-Chair of surgery at Valleywise Health.
We're wrapping up this week's coronavirus situation with Dr. Ross Goldberg, President of the Arizona Medical Association and District Medical Group Vice-Chair of surgery at Valleywise Health.
Pentagon to deploy troops across US to assist COVID-19 vaccine drive
The White House said about 1,000 active duty military personnel will deploy to state vaccination centers, helping to administer thousands of shots a day.
The White House said about 1,000 active duty military personnel will deploy to state vaccination centers, helping to administer thousands of shots a day.
San Quentin prison fined with record amount from California workplace safety agency
The $421,880 fine against San Quentin State Prison is several times higher than any others levied by the Division of Occupational Safety and Health, commonly known as Cal/OSHA. Only a few others exceed $100,000, and most are several thousand dollars.
The $421,880 fine against San Quentin State Prison is several times higher than any others levied by the Division of Occupational Safety and Health, commonly known as Cal/OSHA. Only a few others exceed $100,000, and most are several thousand dollars.
Glendale Fire Dept. creates COVID-19 kit families can use to get real-time information
The hard part for many people who have a loved one diagnosed with the coronavirus is not being able to visit them in the hospital. Now the Glendale Fire. Dept. has a new way to help give families some answers about their loved one's status.
The hard part for many people who have a loved one diagnosed with the coronavirus is not being able to visit them in the hospital. Now the Glendale Fire. Dept. has a new way to help give families some answers about their loved one's status.
US won't make immigration arrests at COVID-19 vaccination sites
The U.S. government says it won't be making routine immigration enforcement arrests at COVID-19 vaccination sites.
The U.S. government says it won't be making routine immigration enforcement arrests at COVID-19 vaccination sites.
US rushes to catch up in the race to detect mutant COVID-19 variants
Despite its world-class medical system and its vaunted Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. fell behind in the race to detect dangerous coronavirus mutations.
Despite its world-class medical system and its vaunted Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. fell behind in the race to detect dangerous coronavirus mutations.
Amtrak aims to get 100% of its employees vaccinated by offering extra pay, benefits
According to Amtrak, the company will grant excused absences to employees receiving a vaccination during regularly scheduled work hours and will pay employees an allowance equivalent to two hours of straight-time pay.
According to Amtrak, the company will grant excused absences to employees receiving a vaccination during regularly scheduled work hours and will pay employees an allowance equivalent to two hours of straight-time pay.
CVS rolling out 250,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses to pharmacies in 11 states
CVS has announced it will be making its recently acquired 250,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses available to “eligible populations” in limited pharmacies across 11 states.
CVS has announced it will be making its recently acquired 250,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses available to “eligible populations” in limited pharmacies across 11 states.
What happens when people don't show up for COVID-19 vaccine appointments? ASU grad lobbies for standby list
In Maricopa County, there are over 324,000 people who have been vaccinated, and many more who want to get the vaccine, but haven't been able to.
In Maricopa County, there are over 324,000 people who have been vaccinated, and many more who want to get the vaccine, but haven't been able to.
New Tempe billboard demands kids be allowed back in school
A new electric billboard has popped up in Tempe near the I-10 and Elliot Road demanding that students in Tempe be allowed to return to class.
A new electric billboard has popped up in Tempe near the I-10 and Elliot Road demanding that students in Tempe be allowed to return to class.
US COVID-19 death toll surpasses 450,000
Coronavirus deaths in the United States have surpassed 450,000. The number of daily deaths remains stubbornly high at more than 3,000 a day, despite falling infections and the arrival of multiple vaccines.
Coronavirus deaths in the United States have surpassed 450,000. The number of daily deaths remains stubbornly high at more than 3,000 a day, despite falling infections and the arrival of multiple vaccines.
DOD issues order requiring face masks on all military installations
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin signed a memo on Thursday ordering all individuals present on U.S. military installations to wear face masks under the most recent CDC guidelines.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin signed a memo on Thursday ordering all individuals present on U.S. military installations to wear face masks under the most recent CDC guidelines.
Amid business concerns, scaled-down Waste Management Phoenix Open gets underway
Due to COVID-19 worries, officials with the Waste Management Phoenix Open are capping attendance to 5,000 people, per day. Despite the restrictions, some are hopeful the open can bring some positive energy to the Valley's economy.
Due to COVID-19 worries, officials with the Waste Management Phoenix Open are capping attendance to 5,000 people, per day. Despite the restrictions, some are hopeful the open can bring some positive energy to the Valley's economy.
Ellume COVID-19 home test: US awards $231M contract to provide over-the-counter kits
The test, made by Ellume, can show results on the person’s smartphone within 15 minutes and is available without a prescription.
The test, made by Ellume, can show results on the person’s smartphone within 15 minutes and is available without a prescription.
Missouri lawmaker charged with selling fake stem cell fluid, claiming it was treatment for COVID-19
Federal prosecutors allege Patricia Derges, who was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives, knowingly sold fake stem cells marketed as a treatment for COVID-19, defrauding individuals for thousands of dollars.
Federal prosecutors allege Patricia Derges, who was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives, knowingly sold fake stem cells marketed as a treatment for COVID-19, defrauding individuals for thousands of dollars.
Gov. Evers issues new statewide mask order after GOP repeal
Gov. Tony Evers signed new executive orders establishing a statewide public health emergency and requiring face coverings in public places.
Gov. Tony Evers signed new executive orders establishing a statewide public health emergency and requiring face coverings in public places.
Arizona reports 4,417 new virus cases, 176 more deaths
The total number of cases in Arizona since the pandemic started now stands at 771,796 and the death toll at 13,752.
The total number of cases in Arizona since the pandemic started now stands at 771,796 and the death toll at 13,752.