40 million Californians could face new stay-at-home order

Gov. Gavin Newsom — who is staying at home after three of his children were exposed to the virus — warned this week that he would take “drastic action” if the numbers didn’t improve.

US COVID-19 deaths top 3,100 in single day, hospitalizations reach record 100K

For the first time, the U.S. recorded over 3,100 COVID-19 deaths in a single day and hospitalizations topped 100,000. New virus cases are also topping 200,000 a day,

Arizona reports 5,442 additional COVID-19 cases, 82 deaths

The additional deaths were the most reported in a single day since August but the state Department of Health Services said 46 resulted from reviews of past death certificates.

Justices order review of California virus rules for churches

The high court's unsigned order Thursday, with no noted dissent, leaves the California restrictions in place for now.

California hits virus-case record; governor's staff tests positive

New cases have exploded in recent weeks to the point that the state is averaging 15,000 new cases a day and the infection rate has more than doubled.

Unemployment claims remain high at 712,000 as COVID-19 pandemic escalates

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to a still-high 712,000, the latest sign that the U.S. economy and job market remain under stress from the intensified viral outbreak.

Group of San Francisco restaurants may sue the city if it bans outdoor dining

California may be facing another statewide shutdown this week. Some San Francisco restaurants say if outdoor dining is restricted, it could be the last straw.

Overwhelmed hospitals scramble for help amid pandemic

U.S. hospitals slammed with COVID-19 patients are trying to lure nurses and doctors out of retirement, recruiting students and new graduates who have yet to earn their licenses and offering eye-popping salaries in a desperate effort to ease staffing shortages.

CVS to give free coronavirus antibody drug to eligible patients in pilot program

CVS was picked by the Department of Health and Human Services to give free doses of an antibody drug to eligible coronavirus patients either in their home or long-term care facilities.

Arizona health officials push for new COVID-19 restrictions while hospitals brace for spike in cases

Plans are already being put in place to distribute a vaccine across Arizona starting later this month, with frontline hospital workers the first in line, but health officials say the pandemic will continue to get worse before it gets better.

Prepping for COVID-19 vaccines means making sure freezers are available

As the COVID-19 vaccine begins distribution, states will have to figure out where to store the vaccine as some need to be kept at ultracold temperatures.

23-year-old man suffers mini-stroke during COVID-19 battle

A Valley man shares his story after learning he suffered a mini-stroke during his battle against COVID-19.

IRS admits to erroneously sending $34M in COVID-19 stimulus funds overseas

The IRS acknowledged that it was responsible for sending $34 million worth of COVID-19 stimulus checks to ineligible people living outside of the United States.

Health expert Will Humble reacts to Governor Ducey's coronavirus measures
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During a news conference on Dec. 2, Governor Ducey announced a number of measures aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus, including more money to help with hospital staffing, and measures aimed at encouraging outdoor dining.

More than 12K COVID-19 deaths reported in US over past week as hospitalizations surpass 98K

According to data from The COVID Tracking Project and Johns Hopkins University, the U.S. saw over 12,000 new deaths due to COVID-19 between Nov. 22 and Nov. 30 and more than 12,000 new hospitalizations.

Healthy 35-year-old Midlothian man with no underlying conditions dies of COVID-19

Family members say the 35-year-old father of five was an overall healthy man before he died of COVID-19. His family wants to share how bad and how fast the virus can get.

CDC shortens coronavirus exposure quarantine period

Officials said quarantine can now end after 10 days without a COVID-19 test, if the person reports no symptoms, or after seven days with a negative test result if the person reports no symptoms.