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

Healthcare workers receive free meals
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Maple and Ash delivered 100 meals to workers at allegiant healthcare of Dec. 8.

Study finds cloth masks, fit make difference against COVID-19

It might be time to upgrade your face masks. A study from Virginia Tech found that the type of cloth material used to make a mask matters for protecting against the spread of COVID-19.

Congress passes gov't funding bill to avoid shutdown

Congress sent a temporary government-wide funding bill to President Donald Trump on Friday that would avert a federal shutdown at midnight and buy time for on-again, off-again talks on COVID-19 aid.

Coronavirus restrictions by state: What you need to know

Various governors have enacted extensive COVID-19 measures, from halting in-person classes to limiting indoor and outdoor dining operations. Here are the rules by state.

Store closes after group of mask-less customers enter

An outdoors store in northern Idaho temporarily closed after 25 to 30 customers entered and refused to put on masks when asked by the store's staff.

Dignity Health holds dry run for COVID-19 vaccine distribution
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Hospitals in the Valley are preparing for how they will handle coronavirus vaccine distribution, including Dignity Health, which held a dry distribution run on Dec. 11.

#GiveWithMeaning this year and donate to the American Red Cross to help disaster victims

The American Red Cross and FOX TV Stations are joining forces to raise money on behalf of those who have fallen on hard times this year with the Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP) and Disaster Responder Program.