Red Sox player Eduardo Rodriguez out for season after developing heart inflammation from COVID-19

Red Sox player Eduardo Rodriguez won't be able to play this season because he has heart inflammation caused by COVID-19. "You're more at risk when you're older, but it hits the young pretty hard, too, at times. And Eddie just, unfortunately, is one of those guys that it hit hard, and to get to lose an entire season, it's pretty rough on anybody," said a Red Sox official.

MLB Commissioner: We'll get through season, but winning percentages might determine playoff teams

The MLB commissioner says that he is confident the season will continue, but says some clubs might not play all 60 games, and winning percentages might be used to determine who makes it to the playoffs. His statements come after the Marlins got hit by an outbreak, a Red Sox player has developed COVID-19 related heart inflammation and some players are saying they won't play until next year, no matter what.

Brewers-Cardinals series at Miller Park postponed due to COVID-19

The Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday announced the postponement of Sunday's doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals -- marking the postponement of the entire weekend series.

South Africa hits 500,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, still not at peak

South Africa on Saturday surpassed 500,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, representing more than 50% of all reported coronavirus infections in Africa’s 54 countries.

Airbnb summer rental safety amid COVID-19 pandemic: What to know before you check in

With summer travel underway during the coronavirus pandemic, health experts have advice on how to stay safe when renting a summer home on travel websites like Airbnb.

Road trip? Quarantines mess with Americans' travel plans

Families trying to get in a last-minute vacation before school starts better do some homework on COVID-19 restrictions before loading up the minivan.

Arizona Rep. Raúl Grijalva tests positive for COVID-19

Arizona House representative Raúl Grijalva has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a statement made on Aug. 1.

Lorenzo Cain opts out of 2020 MLB season

Milwaukee Brewers' outfielder Lorenzo Cain has opted out of the 2020 MLB season, according to a release from the organization Saturday, August 1. 

Latino leaders urge better promotion of free COVID-19 tests

Arizona officials said only about 15,000 of 60,000 test kits were used during a 12-day testing blitz in Phoenix’s hardest-hit Latino neighborhoods.

Maricopa County implements safety measures at the polls for Arizona's primary election

Arizona's primary election is coming up on Aug. 4 and the general election is less than 100 days away. FOX 10's Matt Galka has the details on how polling places will be set up to keep social distancing in mind.

Georgia camp with COVID-19 outbreak didn’t require masks

A Georgia overnight camp hit by a coronavirus outbreak took many precautions, but didn’t make campers wear masks or have proper ventilation in buildings, according to a government report released Friday.

Demand or tutors on the rise
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With many students not heading back school for in-person learning right away, some parents are turning to tutors.

Arizona to fund extended National Guard mission to help local organizations amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

Arizona's National Guard has been helping food banks stay open, as well as helping with COVID-19 tests, but with federal money. That money is about to run out, but the state is stepping in.

European Union extends ban on American travelers as coronavirus surges in US

On July 16, the European Union updated its list of countries for which Member States should start lifting travel restrictions, but the United States was not included — extending an ongoing ban for Americans amid a surge in cases of the novel coronavirus in the U.S.

MLB: Commissioner, union leader talk as baseball struggles with coronavirus

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred spoke with union leader Tony Clark on Friday about the importance of players following the league's coronavirus protocols, according to a person familiar with the conversation.