Minnesota to get new COVID-19 saliva testing lab that will double state's testing capacity

The nation’s leading distributor of COVID-19 saliva testing is planning to establish a new saliva testing lab in Minnesota that will more than double the state’s current test processing capacity, Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday. 

Arizona schools, childcare centers required to report COVID-19 outbreaks

Schools and childcare centers in Arizona are required to report a COVID-19 outbreak to the corresponding county. The state defines an outbreak as "two or more lab-confirmed cases on-site within a two-week period."

FDA chief apologizes for overstating convalescent plasma benefits to treat COVID-19

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Stephen Hahn is apologizing for overstating the life-saving benefits of using convalescent plasma to treat COVID-19 patients.

LIST: Arizona businesses that have been approved to reopen

As of Wednesday, August 19, several businesses have been approved, including movie theaters, bars, and gyms. AZDHS says duplicate business names reflect different locations. They did not give exact locations.

Experts say decline in new US COVID-19 cases is result of masks, insufficient testing

The number of Americans newly diagnosed with the coronavirus is falling — a development experts credit at least partly to increased wearing of masks — even as the outbreak continues to claim nearly 1,000 lives in the U.S. each day.

Report: Titans rookie Isaiah Wilson nearly jumped from balcony after getting spotted at college party

Tennessee Titans rookie Isaiah Wilson was spotted at a party near Tennessee State University while in the midst of training camp and nearly jumped off a second-story balcony to evade police earlier this month, according to a new report.

Dozens of USC students test positive for COVID-19

USC health officials reported an "alarming" spike of 43 coronavirus cases confirmed in off-campus housing facilities, along with 100 students in quarantine due to possible exposure to COVID-19.

Parents and students spread love to Mesa educators with a 'heart attack'

Mesa educators were shown support by way of colorful, paper hearts being spread throughout the district office from parents and students.