Statehouses without mask rules could be hotbeds for COVID-19 spread

As lawmakers around the U.S. convene this winter to deal with the COVID-19 crisis, statehouses themselves could prove to be hothouses for infection.

Valley residents are beginning to get their jobs back, economic expert says

A local economic expert says jobs are on the rise in the Valley after thousands lost their sources of revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic.

New UK lockdown issued until mid-February to combat fast-spreading COVID-19 strain

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday a new national lockdown for England until at least mid-February to combat a fast-spreading new variant of the coronavirus, even as Britain ramped up its vaccination program by becoming the first nation to start using the shot developed by Oxford University and drugmaker AstraZeneca.

Stimulus checks now cashable on Venmo

Venmo has rolled out a new feature allowing users to cash printed, payroll and government checks directly from their smartphone into their accounts.

Arizona reports more than 5,100 new COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths

The latest figures released by the Arizona Department of Health Services come as the number of people hospitalized due to the virus hits a new high.

Free COVID-19 testing offered to ticketed passengers at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
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Passengers traveling through Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport who want to get tested for COVID-19 can do it for free at the airport. Schedule an appointment at: www.labfinder.com/aza

COVID-19 outbreak infects 44 staff members at Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center, 1 dead

Additionally, the hospital says a holiday-spirited costume that was air-powered and worn by a staff member who was briefly in the emergency department on Christmas day may have played a role in the 44 infections.

Fauci sees 'glimmer of hope' as US COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up

Fauci said he has seen “some little glimmer of hope” after 1.5 million doses were administered in the previous 72 hours, a strong increase in vaccinations.

Arizona Gov. Ducey rejects request for 2-week school ‘quarantine’

Gov. Doug Ducey has rejected a request to require schools to have a two-week period of online learning before returning back to the classroom after the holidays.

Arizona nurses face obstacles getting the COVID-19 vaccine

Not only are nurses battling the coronavirus on the frontlines, but they're now facing obstacles to get the vaccine although they're in the first group of people who are getting vaccinated.