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

Study: Trump rallies caused over 30,000 COVID cases, led to over 700 deaths

According to a new study, President Donald Trump's campaign rallies have led to over 30,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases and likely caused the death of 700 Americans.

US reports nearly 100,000 COVID-19 cases, breaking new single-day record

Friday’s death toll exceed 1,000, with 1,030 deaths recorded, bringing the total death count in the U.S. to more than 230,000, according to data collected by John Hopkins University and Medicine.

England faces monthlong lockdown as COVID-19 cases pass 1 million

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that the government is putting all of England under a monthlong lockdown next week after being warned that a resurgent coronavirus outbreak will overwhelm hospitals in weeks without tough action.

Arizona sees biggest rise in virus cases, deaths in months

Arizona's coronavirus outbreak worsened Oct. 31 as the state reported about 1,900 new cases and 45 deaths, the biggest spikes in months.

Hawaii inmate dies at Arizona prison with COVID-19 outbreak

A Hawaii inmate has died at a privately owned prison in Arizona that has experienced an outbreak of the coronavirus.

Austria announces 4-week partial lockdown starting Tuesday amid COVID-19 spike

Austria has announced a partial shutdown that will see restaurants and bars closed for four weeks, cultural, sports and leisure activities canceled, and residents asked to stay home after 8 p.m.

Washing Halloween candy wrappers will reduce COVID-19 risk, researchers find

According to researchers at the University of California, the risk of contracting COVID-19 from Halloween candy could be reduced to near zero if candy givers wash their hands and wash the candy packaging with dish soap, a new study found.

COVID-19 pandemic reinvents holiday hiring needs for retailers

The push to hire temporary workers has begun in earnest this holiday season, in some cases weeks earlier than last year. But the pandemic has reshaped the kinds of jobs retailers are recruiting for.

Education advocates call for statewide school safety plan as COVID-19 cases surge

The President of the Arizona Education Association says state officials are not consulting with educators in a way that they should, as the state sees another big increase in COVID-19 cases.