Arizona Gov. Ducey backs schools reopening without hitting virus metrics

Gov. Doug Ducey spoke out about the issue of school reopening amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, as well as controversy over in-person classes.

Coronavirus capable of traveling 16 feet, according to Univ. of Florida researchers

Researchers at the University of Florida have conducted a study that shows coronavirus can travel up to 16 feet, and that it is still capable of infection at that distance. The team said their findings "strengthen the notion that airborne transmission of viable SARS-CoV-2 is likely and plays a critical role in the spread of COVID-19.”

CDC says masks with exhalation valves do not prevent spread of COVID-19

The CDC updated its guidance on facial coverings, warning people against wearing masks with exhalation valves or vents, saying they allow air to exhale from the masks, potentially transmitting infectious respiratory droplets to others.

Study: Wearing neck gaiters as mask may increase risk of COVID-19 spread

A recent study by Duke University researchers showed that while some masks are effective in helping prevent COVID-19 spread, others — like neck gaiters — do not appear to provide much benefit, and could potentially increase the risk of spreading the coronavirus through respiratory droplets.

NCAA cancels fall championships as major football marches on amid COVID-19 pandemic

Last week the NCAA Board of Governors said championship events in a sport would canceled if fewer than 50% of the teams competing in that sports played a regular season.

Biden calls for nationwide COVID-19 mask mandate

Joe Biden is calling for a nationwide protective mask mandate, citing health experts' predictions that it could save 40,000 lives from coronavirus over the next three months. 

Arizona landlords ask high court to invalidate eviction ban

The Arizona Multihousing Association, the Manufactured Housing Communities of Arizona and several individual property owners argued Ducey's eviction ban violates the state constitution’s separation of powers and its contract clause.

China says chicken wings from Brazil tested positive for coronavirus

A sample of frozen chicken wings imported to China from Brazil tested positive for the novel coronavirus, Shenzhen authorities said on Aug. 13.

Families sue California governor over mandated distance learning

Gov. Gavin Newsom has repeatedly argued that schools will return in person when the data and science shows it is safe. 

Vigil held at capitol for Arizonans who died from COVID-19
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More than 4,300 people in the state have died from the coronavirus and now, people are coming together at the Arizona State Capitol on Aug. 13 to remember all the Arizonans they have lost.

University of Minnesota 1st in U.S. to open clinical trial to treat inflammation related to COVID-19

The University of Minnesota announced Thursday the first patient with severe COVID-19 and lung failure has been treated on a new clinical trial that will test the effect of three doses of mesenchymal stem cells on the body's inflammatory response to COVID-19.