Maricopa County recording an average of 1,500 COVID-19 cases a day

The COVID-19 cases are hitting levels not seen since the spike over the summer, but county health officials say that's just the tip of the iceberg: the actual cases are much higher than reported cases.

More than 900 of Mayo Clinic’s staff sickened with COVID-19

The Mayo Clinic reported that 905 Midwest staffers were diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last two weeks, according to spokesperson Kelley Luckstein.

FDA authorizes second COVID-19 treatment drug to be used in combination with remdesivir

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) Thursday for the drug baricitinib, in combination with remdesivir, for the treatment of suspected or laboratory confirmed COVID-19 in hospitalized adults and pediatric patients two years of age or older requiring supplemental oxygen, invasive mechanical ventilation or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).

Arizona sees over 4,000 coronavirus cases for 1st time since July

Arizona last topped 4,000 new cases in July during a summer surge that made the state a national hot spot after Gov. Doug Ducey relaxed business closings and stay-home restrictions.

Scottsdale clinic offers rapid COVID-19 testing
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If you're looking to get a COVID-19 test before the Thanksgiving holiday, there's a new clinic in Scottsdale located near Bell and Pima Roads that is offering rapid tests. More information at https://www.infuseablecare.com/.

Coronavirus prevents crowds from seeing Punxsutawney Phil

The coronavirus pandemic means Groundhog Day won’t be the same in a Pennsylvania town long associated with a prognosticating rodent known as Punxsutawney Phil.

Unemployment claims increase to 742,000 as COVID-19 cases surge

The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid rose last week to 742,000, the first increase in five weeks and a sign that the resurgent viral outbreak is likely slowing the economy and forcing more companies to cut jobs.

Rapid coronavirus testing coming to Arizona airports
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Tucson International Airport, Mesa Gateway Airport and Sky Harbor will now have rapid COVID-19 testing available after Gov. Ducey issued an executive order on Nov. 18 to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.

NYC schools go all-remote; Cuomo warns of 'astronomical' positive test rates in state

All New York City Public Schools will temporarily close to in-person instruction beginning Thursday due to increasing coronavirus cases, announced school officials.

Will social distancing cause my immune system to weaken?

Our immune systems are hard at work even when we're 6 feet apart from others or stuck at home all day.