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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Phoenix City Council votes to cancel sports tournaments as COVID-19 cases surge
In a Dec. 2 meeting, the Phoenix City Council voted to cancel reservations for sporting fields due to the surge in COVID-19 cases.
In a Dec. 2 meeting, the Phoenix City Council voted to cancel reservations for sporting fields due to the surge in COVID-19 cases.
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.
A Valley man shares his story after learning he suffered a mini-stroke during his battle against COVID-19.
White House coronavirus task force: US ‘in a very dangerous place,’ COVID-19 risk at ‘historic high’
“The COVID risk to all Americans is at a historic high," said the report from the White House coronavirus task force.
“The COVID risk to all Americans is at a historic high," said the report from the White House coronavirus task force.
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.
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.
Millions still travel despite CDC guidance, Sky Harbor airport employees focus on COVID-19 safety protocols
FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has the details on a new position at Sky Harbor airport in Phoenix that solely focuses on keeping you safe.
FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has the details on a new position at Sky Harbor airport in Phoenix that solely focuses on keeping you safe.
Health expert Will Humble reacts to Governor Ducey's coronavirus measures
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CDC urges Americans to stay home for holidays
Many Americans didn't follow CDC guidance against traveling over Thanksgiving so the agency announced the testing option during a Wednesday news briefing.
Many Americans didn't follow CDC guidance against traveling over Thanksgiving so the agency announced the testing option during a Wednesday news briefing.
Illinois reports highest single-day death toll from coronavirus
Illinois health officials on Wednesday announced 238 additional deaths from COVID-19 statewide, the highest number of single-day deaths during the entire pandemic.
Illinois health officials on Wednesday announced 238 additional deaths from COVID-19 statewide, the highest number of single-day deaths during the entire pandemic.
Stay home for the holidays or get tested twice, CDC urges
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that the best way to stay safe and protect others is to stay home.
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that the best way to stay safe and protect others is to stay home.
COVID hospitalizations rise in Arizona; over 3,800 new cases
According to the state Department of Health Service’s coronavirus dashboard, 10% of all hospital acute-care beds and 10% of ICU beds remain available.
According to the state Department of Health Service’s coronavirus dashboard, 10% of all hospital acute-care beds and 10% of ICU beds remain available.