Arizona coronavirus toll passes 6,000; cases near 250,000

The Department of Health Services reported 38 additional deaths and 1,679 additional cases, increasing Arizona’s totals to 6,020 deaths and 249,818 cases

Navajo Nation lawmakers approve casino reopening plan

Navajo Nation lawmakers approved legislation to reopen the tribe’s four casinos, even as the tribe’s health director warned that the coronavirus is spreading uncontrollably.

Judge limits Newsom's powers during pandemic that interferes with California state law

A judge on Monday preliminarily ordered California Gov. Gavin Newsom to stop issuing directives related to the coronavirus that might interfere with state law.

Phoenix PD crime lab assists with COVID-19 tests on those who've died

In an effort to help public agencies gain control of the pandemic, the Phoenix Police Department is helping conduct COVID-19 tests on those who've died.

Election 2020: Polling locations become face mask battlegrounds

On Election Day, voters across the country will face varying rules about masks at polling places as officials try to balance safety precautions with the constitutional right to vote.

‘Great Barrington Declaration’ on COVID-19 ‘herd immunity’ draws criticism from experts

The head of the World Health Organization warned against the idea that herd immunity might be a realistic strategy to stop the pandemic, dismissing such proposals as “simply unethical.”

Texas records highest number of total positive COVID-19 cases in US

As the coronavirus pandemic surges across the nation, the data from Sunday — the most recent available — says that there have been 937,317 cases in Texas, the nation's second-largest state.

Two Arizona Cardinals players test positive for COVID-19

The positive tests were first reported on Nov. 1 by NFL Network reporter Mike Garafolo. Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury confirmed the positive results on Nov. 2.

Arizona reports 666 new coronavirus cases, 1 additional death

The state Department of Health Services said the 666 cases increases Arizona’s total to 248,139 since the coronavirus pandemic began with the known death toll now at 5,982

Billions in COVID-19 business loans possibly given to scammers, report says

The Office of Small Business Administration (SBA) Inspector General Michael Ware found that it may have distributed billions of dollars to fraudulent businesses claiming financial distress due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report.

England's monthlong lockdown may last longer amid rising COVID-19 cases

The British government says a new national lockdown in England may have to last longer than the planned four weeks if coronavirus infection rates don’t fall quickly enough.

Navajo Nation reports 59 new coronavirus cases, 3 more deaths

The latest figures released on the night of Oct. 31 bring the total number of known cases to 11,753 with 581 known deaths.

Arizona reports 1,527 new coronavirus cases and 2 more deaths

The state Department of Health Services said the 1,527 cases reported Nov. 1 increases Arizona’s total to 247,473 since the coronavirus pandemic began with the known death toll now at 5,981.

More US patients to have easy, free access to doctor's notes

“It means information about your care can no longer be hidden from you. And you have a say in your care,” said Bloomquist, 32, who has a rare type of arthritis that took years to diagnose

Community Cares: Gigi's Playhouse in Phoenix reopens
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Gigi's Playhouse, a non-profit Down syndrome achievement center in Phoenix, is reopening after being forced to shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic. More information at https://gigisplayhouse.org/phoenix