ViralClear halts trial of experimental treatment for hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Citing “an imbalance in survival rates,” ViralClear said it would halt a trial for COVID-19 patients who were given a combination of two experimental drugs in order to treat severe symptoms.

Arizona reports 801 new confirmed coronavirus cases, 1 death

The new figures come a day after the state saw nearly 1,400 cases — its highest reported single-day case total since mid-September.

City of Tempe helping small businesses impacted by COVID-19
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The City of Tempe is helping out small business owners impacted by COVID-19 by handing out free masks, liters of hand sanitizer and $10,000 business grants. More information at www.tempe.gov/businessgrants.

'It's a challenge to maintain our empathy:' Parents struggle with online learning at home

In March 2020, when COVID-19 began closing schools, 57 percent of state parents supported the idea of distance learning, according to a similar poll. That number has dropped 22 points, with only 35 percent of parents rating their child's experience with distance learning as "successful."

1,200 fans watch the Cardinals beat the Seahawks 37-34

For the first time since the pandemic, 1,200 fans were allowed into State Farm Stadium to watch the Cardinals take on the Seahawks on Oct. 25.

Arizona reports 1,392 new confirmed COVID-19 cases

Arizona continues to see a slow yet steady increase in the average number of coronavirus cases reported each day as a decline that lasted through August and September reverses.

Fear and anxiety spike in COVID-19 hot spots across US

About half of U.S. states have seen their highest daily coronavirus infection numbers so far at some point in October, and the country as a whole came very close to back-to-back record daily infection rates on Friday and Saturday.

Italy closes gyms, shuts eateries early amid rising COVID-19 cases

Italy’s leader has imposed at least a month of new restrictions to fight rising coronavirus infections, shutting down gyms, pools and movie theaters and putting an early curfew on cafes and restaurants.

Trump aide says 'we're not going to control the pandemic'

White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, pressed to explain why the pandemic cannot be reined in, said, “Because it is a contagious virus just like the flu.”

Navajo Nation: No new COVID-19 deaths for 5th day in row

The latest figures released on Oct. 24 bring the total number of cases to 11,217 with the known death toll remaining at 574 in the Navajo Nation.

Pence to keep up travel despite contact with infected aides

Vice President Mike Pence plans to maintain an aggressive campaign schedule despite an apparent outbreak of the coronavirus among his senior aides, the White House said Saturday.

Spain orders nationwide curfew to stem worsening outbreak

Spain’s 19 regional leaders will have authority to set different hours for the curfew as long as they are stricter, close regional borders to travel and limit gatherings to six people who don’t live together, the prime minister said.

The Rebel Lounge in Phoenix gets creative to reopen during coronavirus pandemic

After the pandemic shut them down for most of the year, a Valley music venue had to get creative to reopen. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has more on how the lounge was finally able to welcome back customers.

College student from suburban Chicago dies of coronavirus after leaving campus, returning home

Michael Lang, 18, was a native of La Grange, Illinois. He went away for his freshman year of college, and returned home on Sept. 13 to take classes remotely instead. On Thursday, he died of coronavirus related complications "following a lengthy hospitalization," the University of Dayton said.

Arizona man says he is paying the price for DES' mistake over unemployment benefits

An Arizona man says he is paying for the mistake made by the Department of Economic Security, claiming he was signed up to extend his unemployment benefits, and now owes money to the state.

Europe, U.S. watch cases surge, debate new COVID-19 restrictions

Confirmed coronavirus infections are continuing to soar in many parts of the U.S. and Europe. So has anger over the restrictions governments put in place to try to stem the tide and avoid overwhelming hospitals.

Colombia reaches 1 million confirmed COVID-19 cases

Colombia reached 1 million confirmed coronavirus cases on Saturday, becoming the second country in Latin America to report that number in less than a week.

North Carolina church ordered to close due to COVID-19 virus outbreak

A North Carolina health official has ordered a large church to close its doors temporarily because of concerns it is helping to spread the coronavirus by disregarding social distancing measures.

Arizona House Rep. Raquel Terán tests positive for COVID-19

Terán is a Democrat and represents District 30 in Arizona, which includes parts of west Phoenix and Glendale.