Nearly two-thirds of US states see rising COVID-19 death toll amid winter surge

Coronavirus deaths are rising in nearly two-thirds of American states as a winter surge pushes the overall toll toward 400,000 amid warnings that a new, highly contagious variant is taking hold.

Military nurses, tests coming to help hard-hit Yuma

Yuma County’s soaring numbers come as Arizona’s COVID-19 diagnosis rate ranked the worst in the U.S. over the past week, at one in every 120 people.

Still no second stimulus check? Here's how to get your money

Some who are still waiting for the money to arrive will need to file a tax return in order to receive the money.

Stimulus checks loaded onto debit cards causing confusion for some

Federal officials say loading the $600 stimulus checks on debit cards was a way to get money out quickly to some Americans, but that is causing some problems.

North Austin man plants flags as Texan COVID-19 deaths rise above 30K

Shane Reilly has been documenting that number in his front yard by planting flags in his yard for every death in Texas due to COVID-19.

Hundreds of children being admitted to Arizona hospitals for COVID-19

Children are being hospitalized for COVID-19 at record numbers in Arizona, according to a Banner Health spokesperson on Jan. 17. She backs up her claim with data that looked at trending numbers for several months in 2020.

New COVID-19 strains shows possible 'resistance' to antibody, but not vaccines

President-elect Joe Biden’s nomination to head the CDC, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, said at least one new coronavirus strain has shown resistance to treatments - but insists the vaccines are still effective.

Arizona health officials talk availability of second COVID-19 vaccine doses

With the second phase of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan underway, health experts are talking about whether or not Arizona has enough second doses to give.

First confirmed case of U.K. coronavirus variant found in Los Angeles County

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed the first case of COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7. It is the same variant that was discovered in the United Kingdom. 

Arizona reports 8,715 additional coronavirus cases, 208 deaths

The Department of Health Services reported 8,715 additional known cases and 208 additional deaths, increasing the pandemic totals to 666,901 cases and 11,248 deaths.

Ice cream from China contaminated with coronavirus: report

Officials believe the coronavirus was able to survive in the ice cream due to the cold temperature and was likely transferred from a person who had the disease. 

East Valley food truck event brings out customers, helping small businesses

For small businesses in Mesa, the food truck event at Power Road is helping them survive amid the ongoing and worsening COVID-19 pandemic.

Some Arizonans find it difficult to get COVID-19 vaccine

While officials are touting the progress made in vaccinating Arizonans against COVID-19, there are still some obstacles for some in their quest for that vaccine dose.

Wolves center Karl-Anthony Towns says he's tested positive for COVID-19

Karl-Anthony Towns announced Friday evening that he has tested positive for COVID-19, as the NBA has postponed the Wolves' Friday night game versus the Grizzlies.