More EU nations ban travel from UK, fearing virus variant

A growing list of European Union nations and Canada barred travel from the U.K. on Sunday and others were considering similar action, in a bid to block a new strain of coronavirus sweeping across southern England from spreading to the continent.  

UK man who attended school in Arizona talks new COVID-19 lockdowns amid new strain of virus

A man who attended school in Arizona talks about UK lockdowns amid a COVID-19 surge and new strain of the virus. His girlfriend is from Arizona and is visiting London for the holidays.

2nd COVID-19 vaccine authorized in US ships out

Initial shipments of the second COVID-19 vaccine authorized in the U.S. left a distribution center Sunday, a desperately needed boost as the nation works to bring the coronavirus pandemic under control.

Committee says firefighters and grocery store workers should get COVID-19 vaccine next

An expert committee put people 75 and older and essential workers like firefighters, teachers and grocery store workers next in line for COVID-19 shots as a second vaccine began rolling out Sunday to hospitals.

White House's Dr. Birx under fire for traveling with family after echoing COVID-19 guidelines

The day after Thanksgiving, Birx traveled to one of her vacation properties on Fenwick Island in Delaware. She was accompanied by three generations of her family from two households.

Shipments begin for Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine

Initial shipments of the second COVID-19 vaccine authorized in the U.S. left a distribution center Sunday.

Arizona reports 5,366 new COVID-19 cases and 34 more deaths

According to the Arizona Department of Health Services, the statewide totals now stand at 453,597 cases and 7,971 known deaths since the pandemic began in March.

Arizona continues string of record COVID-19 hospitalizations

Arizona on Dec. 19 reported another record number of COVID-19 related hospitalizations along with over 5,500 new confirmed infections and a fourth straight day of triple-digit deaths.

Arizona paid widely varying prices for critical medical gear

Data obtained by the Associated Press shows a widely varying range of prices paid for large stocks of personal protective equipment in Arizona.

Top Congressional leaders agree on COVID-19 relief deal, next is a vote

The country's top lawmakers agreed to a COVID-19 relief deal late Saturday night, clearing the way for a vote to seal the relief package on Sunday.

Many getting out of their homes and enjoying Glendale Glitters

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic being in full swing this winter, many are getting out of their homes and are enjoying holiday lights at Glendale Glitters.

Doctors pen letter to Gov. Ducey, health leaders asking for COVID-19 mitigation

Although the COVID-19 vaccine has arrived to Arizona, doctors are asking for more preventative measures from the state's governor to help with an overwhelmed healthcare system.

Buckeye community celebrates Christmas a bit early to help struggling families
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The group Buckeye Super Heroes held its annual "A Christmas Cause" event, but it was different this year due to it being a drive-thru. Everything from toys to blankets and food was up for grabs.

AP source: Rose Bowl denied exemption to allow fans for CFP

The Rose Bowl was denied a special exemption from the state of California to allow a few hundred fans to attend the College Football Playoff semifinal on Jan. 1, putting the game staying in Pasadena in serious doubt.

Apple quietly closes retail stores in California as coronavirus cases surge

With less than a week until Christmas, Cupertino-based Apple quietly closed all of their retail stores in California as coronavirus cases and hospitalizations continue to surge.

Congress nears deal on almost $1 trillion COVID-19 relief package

An arcane battle over emergency Federal Reserve powers is frustrating efforts to lock down an agreement on an almost $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package.

Army general apologizes for "miscommunication" over COVID-19 vaccine shipments

The Army general in charge of getting COVID-19 vaccines across the United States apologized on Saturday for “miscommunication” with states over the number of doses to be delivered in the early stages of distribution.