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.

Rapid COVID-19 walk-in, drive-thru testing available in Downtown Phoenix
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The number of coronavirus cases continue to surge in Arizona and now there's another option if you need to get tested in Downtown Phoenix. More information at https://nextestlabs.com.

Pennsylvania man begs Facebook friends to help find ICU bed for COVID-19-stricken mom

Shawn Rider’s mom Karen contracted the coronavirus in mid-November. She was admitted to Hanover Hospital, about two hours west of Philadelphia, and had been on a ventilator since Nov. 23, her son wrote on social media.

US economy will return to pre-pandemic levels by second-half of 2021, experts predict

The U.S. economy's growth is likely slowing as 2020 comes to a close, but a growing number of economists expect it to claw back to its pre-pandemic strength by the second half of next year.

Fans disappointed in crowd restrictions at Arizona Cardinals games

Arizona Cardinals fans are disappointed they won't be able to cheer on the team as COVID-19 restrictions were reinstated as virus cases surge.

Arizona reports 5,376 new COVID-19 cases and 25 more deaths

The latest numbers push the state’s total to 364,276 cases since the pandemic began with 6,950 known deaths.

Trump lawyer tests positive for COVID-19 days after maskless meeting with Arizona lawmakers

Giuliani met with other members of Trump's legal team, including Jenna Ellis and nine Republican Arizona lawmakers on Nov. 30 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Phoenix.