Cuomo says he, Fauci can be 'De Niro and Pacino' of vaccine PSA

Anthony Fauci, the government's foremost expert on infectious diseases, laughed as he heard Andrew Cuomo's suggestion for the two of them to star in a vaccine PSA.

‘He was not surrounded by friends and family’: Kansas man’s obituary slams people who won’t wear masks

“He was born into an America recovering from the Great Depression and about to face World War 2, times of loss and sacrifice difficult for most of us to imagine,” the obituary said. “He died in a world where many of his fellow Americans refuse to wear a piece of cloth on their face to protect one another.”

UN warns 2021 could be ‘bleakest and darkest’ year

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said humanitarian aid budgets are now facing dire shortfalls as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to worsen.

Former Florida COVID-19 data architect says state police seized computers, pointed guns at children

The data scientist who built the Florida Department of Health COVID-19 dashboard, but was removed from her job in May due to "insubordination," says state police officers seized "hardware and tech" from her home and pointed guns at her and her children.

Arizona legislature buildings to close on Dec. 7 for one week due to rise of COVID-19

The closures come after President Donald Trump's lawyer and former New York City Mayor, Rudy Giuliani, tested positive for COVID-19 after meeting with some Arizona lawmakers.

Some on unemployment feel 'punished' by Arizona with incorrectly closed accounts

While the Dept. of Economic Security in Arizona tries to combat fraudulent accounts, real accounts were closed in the process and residents are feeling "punished."

Teen nominated for 'Kid of the Year' award launches PPE vending machine at Scottsdale Quarter

It's a quick and easy way to purchase personal protection equipment. We're hearing from a Valley teen who helped place a PPE vending machine at a busy Scottsdale shopping center.

Pfizer, Moderna officials not attending White House coronavirus vaccine summit

Officials from leading COVID-19 vaccine candidates Pfizer and Moderna will not be attending a vaccine summit being held this week at the White House.

Kansas hospital runs out of staff amid COVID-19 surge

A rural hospital in Kansas illustrates the depths of the COVID-19 crisis in small towns. It has been running out of healthy staff to care for the sick.

University of Arizona to require COVID-19 testing

President Robert Robbins announced the requirement on Dec. 7 as the university responds to the growing number of coronavirus infections across Arizona.

33 million Californians may not leave their homes unless it's essential

Ten months into the pandemic, most of the state is now back where it started with a new stay-at-home order. But unlike in March, when the pandemic was in its infancy and California was the first state to impose such rules, fewer people are likely to obey them.

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announces $1,200 stimulus payment for select residents

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Health have announced the D.C. government is providing a $1,200 one-time stimulus payment for D.C. residents who are currently receiving Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA).

1,567 additional coronavirus cases in Arizona as of Dec. 7

Officials have reported 1,567 additional COVID-19 cases with no deaths in Arizona as of Monday morning.