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.

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. 

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.

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.

Amid rising COVID-19 cases, millions of hungry Americans turn to food banks

The deadly pandemic that tore through the nation’s heartland struck just as Aaron Crawford was in a moment of crisis. He was looking for work, his wife needed surgery, then the virus began eating away at her work hours and her paycheck.

Doctor pleads for review of data on ivermectin as COVID-19 treatment during Senate hearing

Dr. Pierre Kory, a pulmonary and critical care specialist, discussed findings about the anti-parasitic drug ivermectin and its use as a treatment of COVID-19 with NewsNOW from FOX.

Arizona sets daily record with over 12K more coronavirus cases

Officials reported 12,314 additional known cases, eclipsing the previous record of 10,322 cases set Dec. 1 when officials said that day’s report was inflated by delayed reporting over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

5 California lawmakers dine outside at restaurant despite virus surge: report

Five California legislative assembly members dined together outdoors Monday despite surging coronavirus case levels that have triggered stay at home orders for much of the state’s population.

California uses text alert to ask millions of residents to stay home

California authorities sent a cellphone text alert Tuesday to two major regions of the nation’s most populous state to tell millions that the coronavirus is spreading rapidly and asking them to stay home except for essential activities.

New York suspends hundreds of liquor licenses during pandemic

New York has suspended hundreds of liquor licenses and filed nearly 2,000 charges for violations of coronavirus-related emergency rules.

American Airlines offering at-home coronavirus testing to all passengers

American Airlines announced that all of its domestic passengers will now have access to an at-home COVID-19 test prior to their departure for $129.

Schumer renews push for Biden to bypass Congress and cancel $50,000 in student loan debt

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer reiterated his call for President-elect Joe Biden to bypass Congress and cancel billions of dollars in student loan debt during his first day in office.

Peoria closes community center, cancels sports tournaments amid COVID-19 surge
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From Dec. 8 through Jan. 8, the city will close its community center and splash pads. Sports tournaments have also been canceled and there will be limitations on group sizes allowed in city buildings.