Death toll from coronavirus in Arizona tops 4,000

Death toll from coronavirus in Arizona tops 4,000

The Arizona Department of Health Services reported another 1,444 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 70 more deaths. This brings the total number of cases since the pandemic began to 183,647 and the death toll to 4,002.

The Arizona Department of Health Services reported another 1,444 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 70 more deaths. This brings the total number of cases since the pandemic began to 183,647 and the death toll to 4,002.

Laid-off workers endure loss of $600 federal aid amid COVID-19 pandemic

Laid-off workers endure loss of $600 federal aid amid COVID-19 pandemic

Around the country, across industries and occupations, millions of Americans thrown out of work because of the coronavirus are straining to afford the basics now that an extra $600 a week in federal unemployment benefits has expired.

Around the country, across industries and occupations, millions of Americans thrown out of work because of the coronavirus are straining to afford the basics now that an extra $600 a week in federal unemployment benefits has expired.

More than a third of US adults are using cleaning products incorrectly: CDC study

More than a third of US adults are using cleaning products incorrectly: CDC study

In trying to prevent the transmission of the novel coronavirus, more than a third of U.S. adults are putting their health at risk by using cleaning products incorrectly, according to a recent report.

In trying to prevent the transmission of the novel coronavirus, more than a third of U.S. adults are putting their health at risk by using cleaning products incorrectly, according to a recent report.

Cities go to extremes with coronavirus quarantine crackdowns: Checkpoints, power shutoffs, steep fines

Cities go to extremes with coronavirus quarantine crackdowns: Checkpoints, power shutoffs, steep fines

With the daily number of coronavirus cases in the United States still hovering at about 50,000 and American deaths from the disease approaching 160,000, cities across the country are taking increasingly severe measures to force the curve of the outbreak downward -- including power shutoffs, fines and more.

With the daily number of coronavirus cases in the United States still hovering at about 50,000 and American deaths from the disease approaching 160,000, cities across the country are taking increasingly severe measures to force the curve of the outbreak downward -- including power shutoffs, fines and more.

Glendale students receive tablets to help with transition to virtual learning
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Glendale students receive tablets to help with transition to virtual learning

As students in Glendale begin their transition from in-person to virtual learning, the Verizon Innovative Learning Program is helping them make that transition a little easier.

As students in Glendale begin their transition from in-person to virtual learning, the Verizon Innovative Learning Program is helping them make that transition a little easier.

California may release nearly 18K prisoners; organizations scramble to find them housing

California may release nearly 18K prisoners; organizations scramble to find them housing

The releases also are causing consternation as probation officers and community organizations scramble to provide housing, transportation and other services for inmates who may pose a public health risk because several hundred have been paroled while still contagious.

The releases also are causing consternation as probation officers and community organizations scramble to provide housing, transportation and other services for inmates who may pose a public health risk because several hundred have been paroled while still contagious.

1.2 million seek jobless aid after $600 federal check ends

1.2 million seek jobless aid after $600 federal check ends

Nearly 1.2 million laid-off Americans applied for state unemployment benefits last week, evidence that the coronavirus keeps forcing companies to slash jobs just as a critical $600 weekly federal jobless payment has expired.

Nearly 1.2 million laid-off Americans applied for state unemployment benefits last week, evidence that the coronavirus keeps forcing companies to slash jobs just as a critical $600 weekly federal jobless payment has expired.

Is it safe to reopen schools during the pandemic?

Is it safe to reopen schools during the pandemic?

It depends on how widespread COVID-19 infections are in the community and the safety measures the school takes.

It depends on how widespread COVID-19 infections are in the community and the safety measures the school takes.

Florida man in nursing home with dementia thought wife had died

Florida man in nursing home with dementia thought wife had died

A man with dementia thought his wife had died since he was unable to see her because he resides in a facility that banned her from entry due to the coronavirus

A man with dementia thought his wife had died since he was unable to see her because he resides in a facility that banned her from entry due to the coronavirus

Arizona lauded by Trump as success of coronavirus ‘embers’ strategy

Arizona lauded by Trump as success of coronavirus ‘embers’ strategy

President Donald Trump is set to host Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey at the White House on August 5, as he points to the state as a model for the nation for addressing “embers” of the coronavirus.

President Donald Trump is set to host Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey at the White House on August 5, as he points to the state as a model for the nation for addressing “embers” of the coronavirus.

Food banks receiving extra milk donations from Arizona dairy farms during pandemic

Food banks receiving extra milk donations from Arizona dairy farms during pandemic

Dairy farmers were previously dumping excess milk during the COVID-19 pandemic due to restaurants no longer needing their produce, but now food banks are taking the extra loads to help families in need.

Dairy farmers were previously dumping excess milk during the COVID-19 pandemic due to restaurants no longer needing their produce, but now food banks are taking the extra loads to help families in need.

COVID-19 testing in the US is dropping, even as death toll rises

COVID-19 testing in the US is dropping, even as death toll rises

Officials attribute the drop largely to Americans getting discouraged over having to wait hours to get a test and days or weeks to find out the results.

Officials attribute the drop largely to Americans getting discouraged over having to wait hours to get a test and days or weeks to find out the results.