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.

Judge rules Arizona restaurants selling liquor to go is illegal

As restaurants try to pick up the business they lost during pandemic closures, a judge slows their momentum by ruling to go alcoholic drinks are illegal.

Scottsdale restaurant provides lunch to health care workers to say 'thank you'

A Scottsdale restaurant that wanted to give back to Valley healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic provided them with free lunch on Nov. 10.

Biden coronavirus adviser warns US facing ‘darkest’ days of entire pandemic

President-elect Joe Biden’s coronavirus task force member Dr. Michael Osterholm warned on Tuesday that the “virus is really dangerous” and the holiday season will be the worst "period of the entire pandemic."

Coronavirus mask mandates: Amid COVID-19 surge, states implement new rules

More states across the country are now requiring people to wear masks as the U.S. continues to grapple with record-shattering daily new coronavirus cases.

No. 1 Alabama-LSU, No. 5 Texas A&M-Tennessee postponed

No. 1 Alabama at LSU and No. 5 Texas A&M at Tennessee will not be played Saturday because of COVID-19 issues, raising the number of Southeastern Conference games postponed this week to three.

9% of hospitalized coronavirus patients readmitted within 2 months of discharge: CDC report

A report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that looked at hospitalized coronavirus patients found that up to 9% were readmitted within two months of discharge.

Arizona reports most new coronavirus cases since July, deaths rise

The 3,434 cases reported Nov. 10 were the most since 3,748 were reported July 25 — when the state was a national hot spot.

COVID-19 vaccine timeline: A look at what’s ahead for leading candidates

Pfizer and the makers of the other leading U.S. COVID-19 vaccine candidates have been cautioning for weeks that the earliest they could seek regulatory approval for wider use of their shots would be late November.

Zoom Thanksgiving? Holiday travel is not essential travel, says public health officers

"Holiday travel is not essential travel and in some ways, you can show your love for your family and friends by not gathering this year because when you do, you put them at risk," said Dr. Matt Willis. 

Some grocery chains reinstating limits on toilet paper, paper towels amid rising COVID-19 cases

A spokesperson for Kroger, which operates more than 2,000 locations nationwide, said the grocery chain put limits on the essential items “to ensure all customers have access to what they need this holiday season.”