Phoenix man released from hospital after five-month COVID-19 treatment

The Phoenix man was being treated in a Tucson hospital for five months. This weekend, he finally got to home after beating COVID-19.

Arizona hospital official: Limit Thanksgiving crowd to curb COVID-19

State officials have said the outbreak is getting worse and that more spread is expected in the coming weeks due to social gatherings, including family get-togethers for Thanksgiving.

Books? Hairdressers? Europeans decide on what is essential during COVID-19 lockdown

“Chocolate is very much an essential food around here," said chocolatier Marleen Van Volsem at the Praleen chocolaterie south of Brussels. “It has to be. Because chocolate makes you happy."

Mark Meadows, Trump chief of staff, diagnosed with COVID-19

President Donald Trump's chief of staff Mark Meadows has been diagnosed with the coronavirus as the nation sets daily records for confirmed cases for the pandemic.

COVID-19 cases continue to surge in Arizona; more schools move back to hybrid or virtual learning

School districts across the Valley are putting aside state guidelines and voting on their own criteria, to decide whether to temporarily stop in-person learning, and go back to a hybrid or virtual model.

US COVID-19 cases surge past 100K for 3rd day in a row, according to Johns Hopkins

The U.S. has recorded more than 100,000 new confirmed coronavirus cases for a third consecutive day, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. 

Arizona-Utah canceled, Pac-12 down to 4 games to open season

Wildcat fans will have to wait a little longer for the start of the football season as UArizona's season opener against Utah has been cancelled due to a COVID-19 outbreak.

Missouri polling supervisor dies after working on Election Day despite positive COVID-19 test

Missouri state health officials said they don’t believe the man was in close contact with the more than 1,800 voters who visited the polling location where he was working on Election Day.

Mutated variation of coronavirus among minks spreads to humans in Denmark

The coronavirus evolves constantly and, to date, there is no evidence that any of the mutations pose an increased danger to people. But Danish authorities were not taking any chances.

MLB completes investigation into Justin Turner's actions after World Series win

Major League Baseball on Friday announced that it has completed its investigation into the actions of Dodgers' third baseman Justin Turner following the team's victory in game six of the World Series, in which Turner "disregarded" COVID-19 protocols by celebrating with his team, despite finding out he had tested positive for the coronavirus.

Arizona reports nearly 2,000 COVID-19 cases, 22 deaths

The state Department of Health Services reported 1,996 additional cases with 22 deaths, increasing the state’s totals to 254,764 cases and 6,109 deaths.

US reports over 100K new COVID-19 cases for second day in a row, according to Johns Hopkins

The United States recorded more than 100,000 new COVID-19 cases for a second day in a row, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University. (https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/data/cumulative-cases)

Fed signals readiness to do more for economy in grip of pandemic

The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate at a record low near zero Thursday and signaled its readiness to do more if needed to support an economy under threat from a worsening coronavirus pandemic.

Arizona reports 2,135 coronavirus cases, most since Aug. 1

“With COVID-19 cases increasing, it is more important than ever for Arizonans to stay home from school or work when they are sick,” AZDHS said.

Wall Street rallies again as stocks ride post-2020 election wave

Markets are banking on Tuesday's election leading to split control of Congress, which could mean low tax rates, lighter regulation on businesses and other policies that investors like remain the status quo.

Navajo Nation warns of ‘uncontrolled’ COVID-19 spread

The Navajo Nation Department of Health has issued a health advisory after 29 communities were affected by "uncontrolled" COVID-19 spread.

Is it safe to stay in hotels during the COVID-19 pandemic?

If you plan to travel during the pandemic, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says getting a rental home is safer than staying with friends or family or at a hotel.

AstraZeneca plans to deliver vaccine trial data by year's end

AstraZeneca hopes to show its COVID-19 vaccine is effective by the end of this year and is ramping up manufacturing so it can supply hundreds of millions of doses in January, Chief Executive Pascal Soriot said Thursday.