Artificial lung treatment saves Arizona man's life while battling COVID-19

In a last-chance effort to save an Arizona man's life while battling COVID-19, the ECMO treatment worked. It acted as an artificial lung and allowed his damaged lungs to heal.

CDC study urges more ‘efficient and equitable administration’ of COVID-19 vaccines

A recent study released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that a more “efficient and equitable administration” of COVID-19 vaccines needs to be a high priority after preliminary data showed mostly non-Hispanic White women received the COVID-19 vaccine so far.

Democrats move forward with Biden's COVID-19 relief bill

President Joe Biden told Senate Democrats on a private call Tuesday that a Republican alternative to his $1.9 trillion COVID rescue plan is insufficient as he urged lawmakers to boldly and swiftly confront the coronavirus pandemic and economic crisis.

AZDHS: UK COVID-19 variant detected in Arizona

Arizona health officials say a COVID-19 variant that was first detected in the U.K. has been found in Arizona.

Federal mask mandate in effect, what it means for you

President Joe Biden's federal mask mandate goes into effect overnight into Tuesday and we have what it means for you in terms of mask-wearing.

Country Thunder postponed for 3rd time due to COVID-19

Country Thunder was originally scheduled to take place on April 16-19 of last year. It was postponed until further notice until officials announced on Feb. 2 that it would be rescheduled for October 14-17 in 2021.

Coronavirus cases, hospitalizations continue to drop in Arizona

The state Department of Health Services reported 2,938 additional cases and 238 deaths, increasing Arizona’s pandemic totals to 765,083 cases and 13,362 deaths.

Andrew Yang tests positive for coronavirus

New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang has announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19.

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.