Aiello's, Isa's Pizza reopened after owners, Myrah and Joe, contracted COVID-19
Joe and Myrah Aiello own Aiello's Restaurant, Isa's Pizza, and Charr American Burger Bar, near 7th Street and Thunderbird. The couple were both hospitalized with COVID-19, resulting in the temporary closure of their restaurants. Myrah has recovered and reopened for takeout and delivery, but Joe is still in the ICU dealing with major coronavirus-related complications.
Joe and Myrah Aiello own Aiello's Restaurant, Isa's Pizza, and Charr American Burger Bar, near 7th Street and Thunderbird. The couple were both hospitalized with COVID-19, resulting in the temporary closure of their restaurants. Myrah has recovered and reopened for takeout and delivery, but Joe is still in the ICU dealing with major coronavirus-related complications.
Nurses arrange wedding ceremony for coronavirus patient at San Antonio hospital
Nurses at a San Antonio hospital arranged a special wedding ceremony for a coronavirus patient.
Nurses at a San Antonio hospital arranged a special wedding ceremony for a coronavirus patient.
More than 1 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits
Just over 1 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, a sign that the coronavirus outbreak continues to threaten jobs even as the housing market, auto sales and other segments of the economy rebound from a springtime collapse.
Just over 1 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, a sign that the coronavirus outbreak continues to threaten jobs even as the housing market, auto sales and other segments of the economy rebound from a springtime collapse.
Gyms aim to open in Phoenix, Tucson as virus cases ebb
State guidelines drafted by Christ’s department say gyms can reopen at 25% capacity once a county hits moderate transmission rates but must commit to implementing strategies to prevent the spread of the virus. Gyms are also urged to use a reservation system. Bars and nightclubs also can open at 50% occupancy levels, but only if they convert to restaurant service and implement stringent health department guidelines. Bars with no food service must remain closed.
State guidelines drafted by Christ’s department say gyms can reopen at 25% capacity once a county hits moderate transmission rates but must commit to implementing strategies to prevent the spread of the virus. Gyms are also urged to use a reservation system. Bars and nightclubs also can open at 50% occupancy levels, but only if they convert to restaurant service and implement stringent health department guidelines. Bars with no food service must remain closed.
Will a face mask protect me, or just the people near me?
Does a face mask protect me, or just the people around me? It likely does both.
Does a face mask protect me, or just the people around me? It likely does both.
New COVID-19 test shows results like a pregnancy test
The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday authorized the first rapid coronavirus test that doesn’t need any special computer equipment to get results, which appear on a testing card with a similar design to some pregnancy tests.
The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday authorized the first rapid coronavirus test that doesn’t need any special computer equipment to get results, which appear on a testing card with a similar design to some pregnancy tests.
Statue in Phoenix's Garfield neighborhood finally masked up
With some help from Phoenix Fire and a mask maker, a statue in Phoenix's Garfield neighborhood is getting a face covering.
With some help from Phoenix Fire and a mask maker, a statue in Phoenix's Garfield neighborhood is getting a face covering.
Justice Department seeking data from 4 states, inquiring if local orders led to nursing home deaths
The Justice Department is seeking data from the governors of four states about “orders which may have resulted in the deaths of thousands of elderly nursing home residents.”
The Justice Department is seeking data from the governors of four states about “orders which may have resulted in the deaths of thousands of elderly nursing home residents.”
As Hurricane Laura bears down, nursing homes juggle evacuations amid coronavirus fears
About 1,500 residents of long-term care facilities in Texas have been evacuated as a powerful Hurricane Laura nears its coastline.
About 1,500 residents of long-term care facilities in Texas have been evacuated as a powerful Hurricane Laura nears its coastline.
Air marshal says he was asked to remove his American flag face covering
An airline passenger who had an American flag on a face covering was told he could not board a Frontier jet.
An airline passenger who had an American flag on a face covering was told he could not board a Frontier jet.
Environmental expert talks about the haze the Valley has been experiencing
If you've noticed the air quality in Arizona hasn't been the best, you're not alone. There are several reasons why the air is dense and hazy.
If you've noticed the air quality in Arizona hasn't been the best, you're not alone. There are several reasons why the air is dense and hazy.
IRS to send 50,000 'catch-up' stimulus checks in September
The wrongly withheld payments will be mailed in early-to-mid September.
The wrongly withheld payments will be mailed in early-to-mid September.
CDC changes testing guidance to exclude asymptomatic people exposed to COVID-19, bewildering experts
The CDC previously had advised local health departments to test people who have been within 6 feet of an infected person for more than 15 minutes.
The CDC previously had advised local health departments to test people who have been within 6 feet of an infected person for more than 15 minutes.
Report highlights COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on sleep and mental health around the world
Researchers said the findings suggest people all over the world are consuming too much technology and news, which is generally making them feel more anxious.
Researchers said the findings suggest people all over the world are consuming too much technology and news, which is generally making them feel more anxious.
California COVID-19 case numbers are improving but don't expect rush to reopen
"We've been watching for two to three weeks, steady declines in our hospital numbers as well as our ICU numbers," said Dr. Mark Ghaly, noting a 19% decline in hospitalizations, and an 18% drop in ICU COVID-19 patients compared to two weeks ago.
"We've been watching for two to three weeks, steady declines in our hospital numbers as well as our ICU numbers," said Dr. Mark Ghaly, noting a 19% decline in hospitalizations, and an 18% drop in ICU COVID-19 patients compared to two weeks ago.
Los Angeles Rams, Chargers to play NFL season without fans in attendance 'until further notice'
The Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers will play home games at the brand new SoFi Stadium in Inglewood for the 2020 NFL season, but without fans in attendance until further notice.
The Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers will play home games at the brand new SoFi Stadium in Inglewood for the 2020 NFL season, but without fans in attendance until further notice.
Weights and dumbbells are latest coronavirus-fueled shortage: Here's what to use instead
Weights are becoming increasingly harder to find — with some back-ordered until the fall — as more people bulk up on home gym equipment as the world spends more time at home during the coronavirus pandemic.
Weights are becoming increasingly harder to find — with some back-ordered until the fall — as more people bulk up on home gym equipment as the world spends more time at home during the coronavirus pandemic.
Heal the country? Disease specialists running for Congress amid coronavirus pandemic
“If we had more people in Congress with a science background, we might have made better decisions.”
“If we had more people in Congress with a science background, we might have made better decisions.”
American Airlines plans 19,000 furloughs, layoffs when federal aid expires in October
The airline began 2020 with about 140,000 employees but expects fewer than 100,000 to remain in October.
The airline began 2020 with about 140,000 employees but expects fewer than 100,000 to remain in October.
Phoenix gym goes above and beyond to follow COVID-19 safety, allowed to reopen
A gym in Phoenix went above and beyond to follow COVID-19 health guidance and were approved by the state to reopen. Some gyms weren't so lucky.
A gym in Phoenix went above and beyond to follow COVID-19 health guidance and were approved by the state to reopen. Some gyms weren't so lucky.