US jobless claims rise to 885,000 amid resurgence of coronavirus

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose again last week to 885,000 as a resurgence of coronavirus cases threatens the economy’s recovery.

Embry Women's Health: Some patients need to be retested for COVID-19

Thousands of people who were tested for COVID-19 in the last week are being asked to get retested because a lab processing test samples got overwhelmed. FOX 10's Matt Galka reports.

FDA advisory committee votes to recommend emergency use of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

A key advisory committee to the FDA on Thursday voted to recommend the approval of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, one of the final hurdles before FDA authorization.

Keeping seniors in long-term care facilities safe with next COVID-19 vaccine rollout

The elderly population has been hard by the coronavirus and they're up next to get the vaccine. Many long-term care facilities across the country have become mini hot spots. FOX 10's Brian Webb has the latest on this step to keep seniors safe.

San Francisco puts in place mandatory 10-day quarantine for those coming from outside Bay Area

The new order discourages unnecessary travel as San Francisco sees a surge in COVID-19 cases and ICU beds near capacity. Those who are traveling for critical needs or activities are exempt. 

HonorHealth begins vaccinating first responders, healthcare workers

The coronavirus vaccine rollout in Maricopa County began on Dec. 17 and HonorHealth has become one of the first healthcare providers to vaccinate its workers against COVID-19.

2nd COVID-19 vaccine by Moderna set for FDA approval in US after panel endorsement

A government advisory panel endorsed a second COVID-19 vaccine Thursday by Moderna, paving the way for the shot to be added to the U.S. vaccination campaign.

Delay in deal on COVID-19 relief, 2nd stimulus check may force weekend sessions for Congress

Congressional negotiators are closing in on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package that would deliver $300-per-week jobless checks and $600 stimulus payments to most Americans.

New coronavirus record set in California as death toll claims nearly 400 lives in one day

California’s pandemic death toll now stands at 21,860. The state has also seen the most cases in the nation with more than 1.7 million confirmed. Earlier this week, Gov. Gavin Newsom noted the need to buy more body bags statewide. 

US reports staggering 247,000 new COVID-19 cases and 3,600 deaths in single day

Nearly a quarter-million new COVID-19 cases, more than 3,600 deaths and 113,000 hospitalizations were reported in a single day in the U.S. on Wednesday, shattering previous records.

Half of Arizona counties seeing substantial virus spread

Weekly metrics released by the Arizona Department of Health Services listed eight counties in southern and eastern Arizona, including Pima, with a substantial number of cases.

Arizona hopes to send doses of Moderna vaccine to rural counties

We're hearing from the head of the Arizona Dept. of Health Services about their plan to distribute the Pfizer vaccine and any others that are approved.

Coronavirus transfers from San Quentin prison now on indefinite pause

While the goal of prison rights advocates is ultimately to get medically vulnerable inmates to be released from prison, attorney Don Specter noted that transferring older and sick inmates to other prisons across the state could be an even deadlier disaster.

COVID-19 vaccine distribution begins in Maricopa County

Maricopa County is set to distribute vaccines in the Valley starting Dec.17. Officials expect to administer 123,000 shots in their first rollout of the vaccine.