COVID-19 vaccine shipments begin in historic US effort

​Initially, about 3 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were expected to be sent out, and the priority is health care workers and nursing home residents as infections, hospitalizations and deaths soar in the U.S.

Pfizer will supply around 600 immunization sites across country in coming days

Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine will roll out across the United States starting Sunday, with further deliveries planned for Tuesday and Wednesday.

US says COVID-19 vaccine to start arriving in states Monday

U.S. officials say the nation's first COVID-19 vaccine will begin arriving in the states Monday morning.

Arizona reports over 8,000 additional known COVID-19 cases; total cases top 400,000

The Department of Health Services reported 8,076 additional known cases and 77 additional deaths, increasing the state’s totals to 402,589 cases and 7,322 deaths.

Navajo Nation reports 231 new COVID-19 cases, 12 more deaths

Tribal officials have said nearly all intensive care unit beds on the reservation are being used as COVID-19 cases surge.

Hundreds of Chandler teachers stage 'sick out', demanding return to virtual learning

When asked to comment on the reported "sick out," the Chandler Unified School District said it's encouraging staff to report to work today in the best interest of students and colleagues.

More restaurants offering outdoor dining options amid COVID-19 surge in Arizona

After Governor Ducey's executive order that allowed for expanded outdoor dining amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Phoenix city officials say restaurants are applying to expand their outdoor dining options.

Popular snack producer warns of possible cookie shortage ahead of holidays

Pepperidge Farm, which operates under the Campbell’s Soup Company, has warned it may experience a shortage of some of their popular cookie items due to the ongoing pandemic.

White House coronavirus task force: Vaccine implementation won’t reduce spread of disease until late spring

A record of more than 107,000 people were in the hospital in the U.S. with COVID-19 as of Thursday, according to the COVID Tracking Project. More than 290,000 Americans have died of the virus.

Live events industry lost $30B due to COVID-19 pandemic, Pollstar says

Pollstar on Friday released its year-end report, explaining that the live events industry should have hit a record-setting $12.2 billion this year, but instead it incurred $9.7 billion in losses.

Silver Lining: Prices of precious metals soar during COVID-19 pandemic

With prices for the precious metal soaring to near record highs, that old chain or single earring collecting dust in your jewelry box is worth more than ever