Study suggests people who believe COVID-19 conspiracy theories get the misinformation from social media

A study conducted in the United Kingdom suggests that social media is a key vector when it comes to the spread of conspiracy theories regarding the validity of preventative health measures during the COVID-19 pandemic.

233 more virus cases reported at ICE facility in Arizona

ICE reported 850 new positive cases nationwide on Aug. 28 for a total of 5,300 overall cases since the pandemic began.

University of Alabama infections since return top 1,000

The University of Alabama reported Friday that an additional 481 students have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total to more than 1,000 infections since students returned to campus for the fall.

Hair loss, kidney damage, fatigue, emerge as possible long-term impacts of COVID-19

The severity of COVID-19 can vary from showing no symptoms at all to a life-threatening illness, but doctors caring for patients in the short term are also picking up on what could come weeks or months down the line.

Lakewood boy, 16, shares his story after difficult battle with COVID-19 following birthday party

Pierre St. Julian, 16, was diagnosed with COVID-19 following his 16th birthday party — which 11 family members attended. Days later, everyone who attended the party tested positive for COVID-19 except two people. Not long after, one of the attendees died from the virus.

Governor Doug Ducey pushes masks but goes without in big crowd

Governor Doug Ducey took photos wearing two separate masks prior to President Trump's RNC acceptance speech, but when the speech started, he was spotted without one on.

4 who were at RNC in Charlotte test positive for COVID-19, county officials say

Health officials in North Carolina’s Mecklenburg County say four people who were at the Republican National Convention in Charlotte have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

Chicken plant in central California to shut down over virus outbreak

The order to close the Foster Farms Livingston Facility comes after at least 358 employees have tested positive, and eight employees have died due to the coronavirus.

Arizona, once a virus hotspot, approaches 5,000 deaths

In all, 200,658 cases and 4,978 deaths have been reported since the pandemic began. More than 4,000 of the deaths have occurred since June 1.

Key takeaways from the Republican National Convention

President Donald Trump refused to allow the coronavirus to deny him the crowd he craved for the Republican National Convention.

Dr. Cara Christ from ADHS discusses coronavirus trends in Arizona
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FOX 10's Troy Hayden speaks with Dr. Cara Christ from the Arizona Dept. of Health for an update on COVID-19 in the state and how the department is using this data.

Alameda, Contra Costa counties attempting to reopen some businesses again

Counties need to understand clearly “what thresholds to aim for and the public health data that will determine success or failure,” the California State Association of Counties said in a statement.

104 new COVID-19 cases reported among USC students in 4 days

The number of coronavirus cases confirmed among USC students continued rising, with the university announcing 104 new cases over the past four days, with the spread primarily attributed to gatherings of students at off-campus housing.