Deadly outbreaks at Washington nursing homes possibly linked to staff who attended 300-person wedding

Health officials are investigating whether seven deaths reported at long-term care facilities in Grant County are linked to a 300-person "superspreader" wedding in Ritzville that some nursing home staff attended. 

Joe Biden to call for 100 days of mask-wearing

“On the first day I’m inaugurated, I’m going to ask the public for 100 days to mask. Just 100 days to mask — not forever, just 100 days. And I think we’ll see a significant reduction” in the virus, Biden said.

Tooth loss, other dental issues reported in COVID-19 patients

Some COVID-19 patients have reported loss of teeth and gum issues weeks and even months after testing positive for the virus.

Employers add a modest 245,000 jobs in November as coronavirus pandemic intensifies

America’s employers scaled back their hiring last month as the viral pandemic accelerated across the country, adding 245,000 jobs, the fewest since April and the fifth straight monthly slowdown.

Airbnb to prohibit one-night reservations for some guests on NYE

Airbnb guests without a history of positive reviews will be prohibited from making one night reservations in entire-home listings on New Years Eve in Atlanta and throughout the United States.

Dr. Fauci says he 'absolutely' accepted offer to be Biden's chief medical adviser

President-elect Joe Biden asked Dr. Anthony Fauci to serve as his chief medical adviser, a role the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) said he “absolutely” accepted.

Tempe closing gyms, halting sporting events amid COVID-19
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Beginning Dec. 7, the City of Tempe will re-close gyms and fitness centers inside Kiwanis, North Tempe, Escalante, and Westside community centers amid COVID-19. Sports tournaments will also be stopped temporarily to help avoid large group gatherings. The city said playgrounds will remain open.

Arizona reports over 5K COVID-19 cases for 2nd straight day

The Department of Health Services reported 5,680 additional known cases and additional 64 deaths, increasing the state’s totals to 352,101 cases and 6,885 deaths.

Beloved Charlie Brown Christmas celebration goes on despite pandemic

Most events are scaled back or shelved this year, but despite the pandemic and Walbridge Fire, Windsor held on tight to its tree grove of 200 brightly-lit trees as part of an annual holiday tradition.

Medical officials serving Navajo Nation make urgent plea: Stay home

The Navajo Nation has been seeing more cases daily than it did in the spring when it was a national hotspot. Now, the tribe no longer can draw on the resources it once did.

Mayor Adler faces more backlash from Austin community after Cabo trip

Austinites are reacting to the news that Mayor Adler recently took a trip to Mexico last month despite telling community members to stay home.

Mortuary in Mesa to hold drive-thru event to bring closure to those who loved loved ones to COVID-19

For 2020, many people did not have a chance to say goodbye to their loved ones as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.. One East Valley mortuary hopes their event can bring those family some closure.

Heartache and hope: How COVID-19 shaped college essays of 2020

These seniors missed out on in-person interaction for their last year of high school. Many of their parents lost jobs, summer plans canceled, and some ended up feeling lonely and depressed.