California coronavirus death toll passes 15,000 mark

California’s death count from the coronavirus surpassed 15,000 on Sunday even as the state saw widespread improvement in infection levels.

Arizona reports 469 new coronavirus cases and 9 more deaths

The seven-day rolling average of daily new COVID-19 cases in Arizona rose over the past two weeks, according to Johns Hopkins University data

Making masks more pleasant: Phoenix candle company makes mask sprays

Vim + Vigor Candle Co, an Arizona-based candle company, is now selling fragrant face mask spray amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Anti-Trump professor's coronavirus wish for president's supporters gets her suspended

A professor at Marshall University in West Virginia was suspended last week after allegedly saying she hoped President Trump’s supporters would all die from the coronavirus, according to reports.

COVID-19 infection rates soar in college towns as students return

College towns across the U.S. have emerged as virus hot spots in recent weeks as schools struggle to contain the virus.

Scottsdale costume shop, affected by COVID-19, hopes to stay open by Halloween

The Mardi Gras Costume Shop in Scottsdale, like many businesses in the Valley and across the U.S., has been badly affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and has had to lay off its staff members.

Florida bar owner bans masks, will eject patrons wearing face coverings

A bar in West Melbourne, Florida says no masks are allowed but temperature checks are still being conducted before a patron can enter.

Armed residents confront COVID-19 testing team in Minnesota

A team of health workers conducting random COVID-19 testing was recently confronted by armed residents in a Minnesota neighborhood, though state officials have not said when or where the incident occurred.

U.S. Canada border to remain closed until Oct. 21

Canada is extending the agreement to keep the U.S. border closed to non-essential travel to Oct. 21 during the coronavirus pandemic.

Arizona reports 2nd big COVID-19 case jump, again cites method change

The Department of Health Services reported 1,281 additional cases, well above the several hundreds typically reported daily in recent weeks, but below the 1,753 cases reported Sept. 17.