Wreaths Across America event canceled at Arlington National Cemetery due to pandemic

Officials announced Monday that the Wreaths Across America event at Arlington National Cemetery and the Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home Cemetery next month will be canceled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

'More people may die': Biden urges Trump to aid transition

President-elect Joe Biden on Monday warned of dire consequences if President Donald Trump and his administration continue to refuse to coordinate with his transition team on the coronavirus pandemic and block briefings on national security, policy issues and vaccine plans.

Scottsdale Unified School District hiring specialist for COVID-19 amid surge in cases

School District officials are asking families to voluntarily quarantine their students at home for 14 days before they return to in-person schooling, if they are going to travel or attend large gatherings for Thanksgiving.

'Bad mistake': Gov. Newsom apologizes for attending birthday dinner

Newsom apologized for breaking the rules he's been preaching for months by attending a birthday dinner with a group of people at the French Laundry.

East Valley doctor purchases ultra-cold freezer to store COVID-19 vaccine

While Moderna's vaccine doesn't require special ultra cold storage, Pfizer's vaccine does -- but a Valley doctor is getting ready for special requirements for cold storage with an ultra-low freezer.

Antibody project serosurvey indicates 1 in 10 people in Maricopa County have had COVID-19

The study estimates 1 in 10 people in Maricopa County were infected, or about 470,000 people. That's far below the number needed to reach herd immunity, according to health experts.

Santa Claus to use plexiglass, face masks at malls across US as COVID-19 cases surge

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, and the fact that Santa's age and weight put him at high risk for severe illness, mall owners are going ahead with plans to bring him back this year.

US governors, mayors increase COVID-related restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving

More governors and mayors are ratcheting up COVID-19 restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving for fear that holiday travel and family gatherings will only worsen the record-breaking, coast-to-coast resurgence of the virus.

US House to offer regular coronavirus testing for members, staff

After months without internal testing protocols, members of the U.S. House and their staff will now have regular access to coronavirus testing at the Capitol physician’s office when they return to Washington from their home states.

Moderna says its coronavirus vaccine candidate is 94.5% effective

There's more promising news on the COVID-19 vaccine front as Moderna says its shot provides strong protection against the coronavirus.

Arizona reports 1,476 new coronavirus cases, no deaths

The state Department of Health Services released its latest coronavirus figures on Nov. 16. The number of hospitalizations due to COVID-19 including ventilator use continues to trend upward.

Arizona Congresswoman Debbie Lesko to quarantine following COVID-19 exposure

Lesko, who represents Arizona's 8th Congressional District, said she is not experiencing symptoms and doctors don't believe she is infected with the coronavirus.

Many challenges remain as US casinos financially recover from virus

America's casinos are recovering from months of closures necessitated by the coronavirus outbreak, having regained 81% of the gambling revenue they saw in the third quarter of last year.

Embry Health hiring over 300 people to help with coronavirus testing
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With the big spike in coronavirus cases, Embry Health is seeing more demand for testing, so they are looking to hire more than 300 people to help with COVID-19 testing. More information at https://embrywomenshealth.com/.

San Diego gyms, restaurants sue for right to operate indoors

Four San Diego County restaurants and gyms that were forced to halt indoor operations beginning Saturday have filed a lawsuit seeking an emergency injunction to halt the shutdown.