Mark Cuban pitches $1,000 stimulus checks for Americans every 2 weeks for 2 months

Cuban tweeted that 128 million households in the country should be given $1,000 every two weeks for the next two months with a stipulation that they spend the money in 10 days or lose the money.

$8 million available for Mesa residents who need rent, utility bill assistance

As COVID-19 relief funding dries up in some places, Mesa's mayor says they have the money -- and lots of it -- available to those who need help the most.

Some hospital systems oppose Scottsdale dropping mask mandate

While the city of Scottsdale decided to end its mask mandate, Maricopa County's is still in place, causing much confusion and worry.

Southwest Airlines updates COVID-19 policies, extends middle seat blocking through November

Southwest evaluated its policies and procedures based on “science and evolved guidance from the CDC and broader medical community,” Ryan Green, SVP & chief marketing officer, said in a recent press release.

CDC Halloween guidelines names trick-or-treating among 'high-risk' activities

The agency ranked a number of popular Halloween activities by their level of risk, and several of the most popular activities, like trick-or-treating are considered to be the most dangerous.

CDC identifies nearly 11,000 potential COVID-19 exposures on 1,600 flights

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified 1,600 flights from January to August 2020 that potentially led to nearly 11,000 coronavirus exposures of travelers

New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square will be virtual in 2020

The organizers of the New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square say this year the event will be "virtually enhanced" due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Valley family loses four loved ones to COVID-19, left brokenhearted

A son, his mother, father and brother all lost their battles to COVID-19 and their loved ones are left to pick up the pieces.

FDA chief says 'science will guide' decision on coronavirus vaccine approval

President Donald Trump is pushing for a fast decision. But Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration's chief pledged to a Senate committee that the decision will be based on science, not politics.

Health expert: AZ didn't have Labor Day Weekend COVID-19 spike
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Unlike Memorial Day Weekend that caused a spike in COVID-19 cases, former Arizona Dept. of Health Director, Will Humble, says that's not the case for Labor Day Weekend.

Missouri governor and wife test positive for COVID-19

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, a Republican who has steadfastly refused to require residents to wear masks, tested positive for the coronavirus. His office confirmed the positive test Wednesday.

Confirmed case of coronavirus in Higley Unified School District
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In a letter to parents, the district's lead nurse said the Maricopa County Department of Health told them a member of the school community tested positive for COVID-19. Student who have come in contact with the infected person have been told to quarantine for two weeks.

Bar owner fears closing if karaoke isn't allowed during pandemic

Arizona's state health department says COVID-19 may be spread through karaoke, so it's been at a hault. Some bars say this is making them lose money.