FDA allows AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine trial to resume in US

The late-stage trial of a leading COVID-19 vaccine candidate from AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford will resume in the U.S., according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.

US records over 71,000 new COVID-19 cases in highest single-day increase since July

Texas, California, Florida, Illinois, Wisconsin, Tennessee, Ohio, North Carolina, Michigan and Indiana were among states that saw the highest increases in new coronavirus cases.

Teen moves to Arizona to attend school in person
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The teen, Jacob Robieson, lives in Maryland, where in-person learning is not taking place due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. FOX 10's Irene Snyder reports.

AZDHS director expects COVID increase after Thanksgiving

Arizonans should continue to wear masks, practice social distancing and stay home when sick, Christ said.

FDA approves Gilead's remdesivir, first drug for treating COVID-19

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved Gilead Sciences’ antiviral drug remdesivir as a treatment for COVID-19 patients requiring hospitalization.

Unemployment claims fall to 787,000; layoffs still high

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 787,000, a sign that job losses may have eased slightly but are still running at historically high levels.

Court orders California to cut San Quentin inmate population by half

A California appeals court has ordered state corrections officials to cut the population of one of the world’s most famous prisons to less than half of its designed capacity, citing officials’ "deliberate indifference" to the plight of inmates during the coronavirus pandemic.

Arizona Dept. of Health Services director discusses coronavirus surge in the state
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Arizona Dept. of Health Services Director Dr. Cara Christ speaks to FOX 10 after a recent surge in COVID-19 cases in the state and what this could mean for Arizonans.

Santa Claus won't be coming to Macy's this year

Macy’s said Santa Claus won’t be greeting kids at its flagship New York store this year due to the coronavirus, interrupting a holiday tradition started nearly 160 years ago.

Southwest Airlines will stop blocking middle seats in December

Middle seats will once again be filled on flights beginning a week after Thanksgiving, and just ahead of the rest of the travel season, Southwest Airlines confirmed.

ICM Food & Clothing Bank holds virtual fundraiser to help those impacted by COVID-19
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ICM Food & Clothing Bank is holding a virtual fundraiser so they can continue their mission to help people in the Valley get back on their feed amid the coronavirus pandemic. More information at icmaz.org.

Jobs, shops, budget hit by California theme park closures

Now that state health officials announced strict new rules for reopening the parks, attractions spanning from Disneyland to Universal Studios are bracing for an even longer shutdown — and so are the surrounding communities.

Gym owner fined $1,000 for keeping his doors open as Sonoma County remains in purple tier

On Tuesday, a county staffer entered Kovac's 16,000-square-foot facility on Highway 12 and wrote Kovacs a citation for violating the public health prohibition on exercising inside.

Former FSU coach Bobby Bowden says he wanted to beat COVID-19 so he could vote for Trump

“I've had a chance to get a lot of wins in my life, but I really wanted to win this one because I wanted to be around to vote for President Trump,” former FSU Coach Bobby Bowden said following his battle with COVID-19.

Games, karaoke allowed once again in Arizona bars after ban

Good news for bars in Arizona. They can now offer games and karaoke once again since being banned during the COVID-19 pandemic.