Arizona reports over 100 COVID-19 deaths; death toll now over 7,000
The state reported 4,444 additional COVID-19 cases and 108 additional deaths, increasing the state’s known totals to 382,601 cases and 7,081 deaths.
The state reported 4,444 additional COVID-19 cases and 108 additional deaths, increasing the state’s known totals to 382,601 cases and 7,081 deaths.
Pima County officials asking people to stay at home if they can as hospitals hit capacity
Hospitals in Pima County have hit capacity amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to officials there.
Hospitals in Pima County have hit capacity amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to officials there.
Surge of medical school applications amid COVID-19 pandemic dubbed ‘Fauci effect’
Applications for medical school have increased significantly amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with several organizations referring to the surge in interest in the profession as the “Fauci effect.”
Applications for medical school have increased significantly amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with several organizations referring to the surge in interest in the profession as the “Fauci effect.”
10,000 restaurants closed over last 3 months, report says
While the COVID-19 pandemic has already forced more than 110,000 restaurants out of business this year, a new report from the National Restaurant Association suggests time is running out for thousands more.
While the COVID-19 pandemic has already forced more than 110,000 restaurants out of business this year, a new report from the National Restaurant Association suggests time is running out for thousands more.
Canadian health officials approve Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine
Canadian health officials on Wednesday approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, days ahead of possible approval in the United States.
Canadian health officials on Wednesday approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, days ahead of possible approval in the United States.
Delta Air Lines bans hundreds of people over refusal to wear masks
Delta Air Lines CEO says the airline has put hundreds of people on a no-fly list over their refusal to follow its face-covering policy.
Delta Air Lines CEO says the airline has put hundreds of people on a no-fly list over their refusal to follow its face-covering policy.
After coronavirus vaccination, Russians warned to avoid alcohol for 2 months
Russian citizens have been warned to curb alcohol intake for two months after receiving the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine. Excessive drinking can weaken the immune system.
Russian citizens have been warned to curb alcohol intake for two months after receiving the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine. Excessive drinking can weaken the immune system.
Spiffy's restaurant fined $67,000 for defying Covid-19 restrictions
A restaurant owner who's made headlines for defying Gov. Jay Inslee's ban on indoor dining has been fined $67,000 for refusing to follow the restrictions put in place to fight the spread of Covid-19.
A restaurant owner who's made headlines for defying Gov. Jay Inslee's ban on indoor dining has been fined $67,000 for refusing to follow the restrictions put in place to fight the spread of Covid-19.
First lady Melania Trump urges kindness during holiday season clouded by pandemic
Melania Trump is encouraging people to perform small acts of kindness for one another during a holiday season clouded by the coronavirus pandemic.
Melania Trump is encouraging people to perform small acts of kindness for one another during a holiday season clouded by the coronavirus pandemic.
Jenna Ellis, 2nd member of Trump’s legal team, tests positive for COVID-19
A second member of President Donald Trump’s legal team, attorney Jenna Ellis, has tested positive for COVID-19.
A second member of President Donald Trump’s legal team, attorney Jenna Ellis, has tested positive for COVID-19.
Florida woman released from hospital after 9-month battle with COVID-19
A South Florida woman who has spent the last nine months in the hospital battling COVID-19 has finally gotten the chance to go home.
A South Florida woman who has spent the last nine months in the hospital battling COVID-19 has finally gotten the chance to go home.
Biden's COVID-19 plan includes mask mandate for interstate travel on planes, trains and buses
President-elect Joe Biden is calling for urgent action on the coronavirus pandemic as he introduces his health care team.
President-elect Joe Biden is calling for urgent action on the coronavirus pandemic as he introduces his health care team.
New airflow study shows how to prevent COVID spread inside a vehicle
A new study looking at how airflow inside a vehicle impacts the risk of getting COVID-19 may help keep people healthier.
A new study looking at how airflow inside a vehicle impacts the risk of getting COVID-19 may help keep people healthier.
Nikki Haley says her sister-in-law died of coronavirus
Nikki Haley's sister-in-law, Rhonda Lee Nelson, is remembered as a singer and piano musician who “ministered to many inside and outside of the church.”
Nikki Haley's sister-in-law, Rhonda Lee Nelson, is remembered as a singer and piano musician who “ministered to many inside and outside of the church.”
New White House offer adds $600 stimulus checks to COVID-19 relief
It proposes the $600 direct payment for individuals and $1,200 for couples, which is half the payment delivered by the March pandemic relief bill.
It proposes the $600 direct payment for individuals and $1,200 for couples, which is half the payment delivered by the March pandemic relief bill.
Mask policy dispute mires Arizona family's Milwaukee flight
The family says they were humiliated after Southwest Airlines employees wouldn't let them board their flight over a mask dispute.
The family says they were humiliated after Southwest Airlines employees wouldn't let them board their flight over a mask dispute.
Chinese vaccine 86% effective, UAE says
The United Arab Emirates says a Chinese coronavirus vaccine tested in the federation of sheikhdoms is 86% effective, though it released few details.
The United Arab Emirates says a Chinese coronavirus vaccine tested in the federation of sheikhdoms is 86% effective, though it released few details.
Inslee extends latest Covid-19 restrictions in Washington state through Jan. 4
The latest statewide Covid-19 restrictions that were set to be lifted Dec. 14 - including a ban on indoor dining and wedding and funeral receptions - have been extended for an additional three weeks.
The latest statewide Covid-19 restrictions that were set to be lifted Dec. 14 - including a ban on indoor dining and wedding and funeral receptions - have been extended for an additional three weeks.
Valley nurse says pausing elective surgeries will help with ICU bed capacity
A Valley nurse says an executive order to pause elective surgeries will help with the diminishing ICU bed availability in Arizona as COVID-19 cases rise.
A Valley nurse says an executive order to pause elective surgeries will help with the diminishing ICU bed availability in Arizona as COVID-19 cases rise.
Thousands of Arizona restaurants on brink of closing due to pandemic
Despite options to expand outdoor dining, Valley restaurants are still not maintaining the business they once had before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Despite options to expand outdoor dining, Valley restaurants are still not maintaining the business they once had before the COVID-19 pandemic.