Texas becomes 1st state to surpass 1 million COVID-19 cases

Texas, the nation’s second-most populous state, has recorded 1,010,364 coronavirus cases with 19,337 deaths since the pandemic began in early March, according to the count on the Johns Hopkins website.

Walz announces new COVID-19 limits on bars, restaurants, social gatherings

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced significant new COVID-19 restrictions on bars and restaurants, weddings and funerals and private gatherings in a live address Tuesday. Most of the restrictions will go into effect at 10 p.m. Friday.  

Coronavirus-related face masks protect the wearer, too: CDC says in updated guidance

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday updated its guidance on coronavirus-related face masks to include protection for the wearer, too.

Honeywell UV Airplane Germ Killer
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Honeywell has developed a germ-killing system used to sanitize airplanes. The "cart" can fit down the aisles of a plane and uses UV lights to kill germs and viruses on any surface.

Fauci says Pfizer coronavirus vaccine likely available for high-risk cases by December

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government's top infectious disease expert, said that a coronavirus vaccine could be available for the nation's highest-risk individuals as soon as December.

US hospitalizations hit record high amid coronavirus surge

The U.S. has hit a record number of coronavirus hospitalizations and surpassed 1 million new confirmed cases in just the first 10 days of November.

As COVID-19 cases rise, Phoenix school district board holds meeting

With cases of COVID-19 on the rise, school officials in one Phoenix school district are discussing options, as the school year moves forward

Arizona medical expert says there could be challenges in distributing COVID-19 vaccine

Despite news of a potential COVID-19 vaccine that is 90% effective, based on early numbers, one Valley medical expert says there are still hurdles ahead in terms of distributing the vaccine, should it be approved.

Study suggests COVID-19 could negatively impact male fertility

A study from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine suggests COVID-19 could impact male fertility and could even be transmitted sexually.

Study: COVID-19 diagnosis doubles risk of new mental illness

In the three months following a patient’s positive COVID-19 diagnosis, findings showed the incidence of any psychiatric diagnosis was 18.1%.

Gilbert woman who survived COVID-19 celebrates 100th birthday

Celebrating a 100th birthday is already a milestone, but for one Valley woman, she is celebrating after she survived COVID-19 at an advanced age.

US adds more than 1M COVID-19 cases in November alone

The U.S. has surpassed 1 million new confirmed coronavirus cases in just the first 10 days of November, with more than 100,000 cases each day becoming the norm in a surge that shows no signs of slowing.