Groundhog Day 2021: Punxsutawney Phil predicts 6 more weeks of winter

Groundhog Day at Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, still went on, but because of the coronavirus pandemic — it was all virtual.

Study suggests pandemic, protests played role in surge of 2020 killings

Killings rose dramatically across the U.S. last year, and a study released by the National Commission on COVID-19 and Criminal Justice suggests the pandemic and racial injustice unrest were factors.

Proposed Arizona State Senate bill will give students mental health days

A bill passed unanimously in the Arizona State Senate will allow for mental health days to be counted as excused absences for Arizona students.

Many growing frustrated trying to get a second appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine

The Arizona Department of Health Services says a good amount of people have contacted them about second doses at county point of dispensing vaccination sites, known as PODS.

Biden, Harris hear GOP pitch for smaller COVID-19 relief package

President Joe Biden has met with a group of Republican senators who have proposed a slimmed down $618 billion coronavirus aid package, about a third of what he's seeking.

Community steps up to help keep Phoenix’s Barrio Cafe from permanent closure

A Phoenix staple, Barrio Cafe, is on the verge of closing if the community doesn't come together to show its support within the next few weeks.

Tempe company creates product to help sanitize credit card readers
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During the pandemic, people have heard about the importance of keeping items around a person's home and business sanitized as a way to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Now, a Tempe company has created a sanitizing device for credit card readers. FOX 10's John Hook spoke with the owner of Wave Theory, Patrick Wallan, about the device.

Doctors still researching why COVID-19 patients lose taste, smell long term

Most COVID-19 patients lose their taste and smell during their illness, but some aren't getting those senses back long after they've recovered.

Utah and Arizona lawmakers push mental health days for kids amid pandemic

Legislation proposed in Utah and Arizona would add mental or behavioral health to the list of reasons students can be absent from class, similar to staying out with a physical illness.

Inspector General: California prison transfers during coronavirus caused public health disaster at San Quentin

The Office of the Inspector General, which is the independent oversight body over the California prison system, issued a scathing report Monday on how officials handled coronavirus transfers, saying that the preparation and execution of the transfers were "deeply flawed and risked the health and lives of thousands of incarcerated persons and staff."

WI mom who gave birth in coma holds newborn after beating COVID

A Poynette mom who made a miraculous recovery from COVID-19, giving birth while in a coma, was able to hold her newborn daughter for the first time.

Ralphs, Food 4 Less to close 25% of Long Beach stores over extra $4 per hour 'Hero Pay' ordinance

Ralphs and Food 4 Less, both owned by the parent company Kroger, announced Monday that they will be closing 25% of their stores in Long Beach after the city council passed an ordinance requiring companies with over 300 employees nationwide to pay employees an extra $4 per hour.

'Coronasomnia': Experts say pandemic leads to more sleepless nights
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A recent study by the University of Arizona concluded that many people are losing sleep at night due to worries over the pandemic -- such as their health, bank account, and job security.

Andrew Brooks, who led development of 1st approved COVID-19 spit test, dies at 51

Andrew Brooks, 51, is credited with developing the first saliva-based test for COVID-19. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said the test "undoubtedly saved lives."

COVID-19 vaccination site opens at Phoenix Municipal Stadium

The second state-run site at Phoenix Municipal Stadium will open on Feb. 1. It will be open during daytime hours.

State health officials mark opening of new COVID-19 vaccine site
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Arizona health officials hold a news conference to mark the opening of the new COVID-19 vaccine site at Phoenix Municipal Stadium.