McDonald's to require customers wear masks at all US restaurants amid spike in COVID-19 cases
The fast food giant is the latest business to announce a mask mandate for customers in order to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
The fast food giant is the latest business to announce a mask mandate for customers in order to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Mandatory masks becoming the rule amid Europe's coronavirus uptick
Overall, Europe has seen over 201,000 deaths in the pandemic, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. Experts say the true toll from the coronavirus worldwide is much higher, due to limited testing and other issues.
Overall, Europe has seen over 201,000 deaths in the pandemic, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. Experts say the true toll from the coronavirus worldwide is much higher, due to limited testing and other issues.
Going shopping? Here are the major retailers that are requiring customers to wear masks
Amid the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in many states across the U.S., more national retailers have rolled out new policies that will require customers to wear facial coverings while shopping in stores.
Amid the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in many states across the U.S., more national retailers have rolled out new policies that will require customers to wear facial coverings while shopping in stores.
Humans are mutating COVID-19 virus, but it is fighting back, scientists say
Researchers say that SARS-CoV-2 is being mutated by human proteins that degrade it, although “natural selection” of the virus is enabling it to bounce back.
Researchers say that SARS-CoV-2 is being mutated by human proteins that degrade it, although “natural selection” of the virus is enabling it to bounce back.
Poll: Nearly half say job lost to coronavirus won't return
Nearly half of Americans whose families experienced a layoff during the coronavirus pandemic believe those jobs are lost forever.
Nearly half of Americans whose families experienced a layoff during the coronavirus pandemic believe those jobs are lost forever.
CDC releases updated guidelines calling the reopening of schools 'critically important'
The updated guidance urged school leaders to work with local officials on decisions about the fall, taking into account the virus's rate of transmission in the area.
The updated guidance urged school leaders to work with local officials on decisions about the fall, taking into account the virus's rate of transmission in the area.
US new home sales jump 13.8% in June
The Commerce Department reported Friday that the June gain pushed sales of new homes to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 776,000. The increase follows a 19.4% jump in May.
The Commerce Department reported Friday that the June gain pushed sales of new homes to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 776,000. The increase follows a 19.4% jump in May.
Arizona court backs eviction ban for people hurt in pandemic
An Arizona real estate company sued Ducey for his eviction ban after trying to evict a family from a rental home in Surprise.
An Arizona real estate company sued Ducey for his eviction ban after trying to evict a family from a rental home in Surprise.
China orders US to close consulate in Chengdu amid rising tensions
The move was a response to the Trump administration's order this week for Beijing to close its consulate in Houston.
The move was a response to the Trump administration's order this week for Beijing to close its consulate in Houston.
Arizona Gov. Ducey announces extension to statewide bar, gym closure as COVID-19 pandemic continues
Arizona Governor Ducey extended indefinitely the order he issued late last month again closing bars, nightclubs and gyms. Although the state is finally seeing early signs that cases are declining, those closures are having an impact and won’t be reversed, the governor said.
Arizona Governor Ducey extended indefinitely the order he issued late last month again closing bars, nightclubs and gyms. Although the state is finally seeing early signs that cases are declining, those closures are having an impact and won’t be reversed, the governor said.
COVID-19 pandemic takes huge toll on Flagstaff’s tourism industry
Tourism leaders in Flagstaff say the coronavirus pandemic has taken a major toll on tourism in the northern Arizona city. They are asking those from the Valley to visit the city while staying safe with the health guidelines they've put in place.
Tourism leaders in Flagstaff say the coronavirus pandemic has taken a major toll on tourism in the northern Arizona city. They are asking those from the Valley to visit the city while staying safe with the health guidelines they've put in place.
ASU expanding saliva-based COVID-19 testing by using robots
Throughout the course of the pandemic, ASU's Biodesign Institute has played a major role in tracking COVID-19. ASU is also working to expand its saliva-based testing and they're using some new technology to do it. FOX 10's Stephanie Olmo reports.
Throughout the course of the pandemic, ASU's Biodesign Institute has played a major role in tracking COVID-19. ASU is also working to expand its saliva-based testing and they're using some new technology to do it. FOX 10's Stephanie Olmo reports.
Report from former CDC director’s health group examines how states fail to report key COVID-19 data
The report is Resolve to Save Lives, an initiative headed by Dr. Tom Frieden, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The report is Resolve to Save Lives, an initiative headed by Dr. Tom Frieden, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
‘It’s not the right time’: Trump calls off Florida segment of GOP National Convention
Some GOP delegates will still gather in North Carolina to formally renominate Trump on Aug. 24.
Some GOP delegates will still gather in North Carolina to formally renominate Trump on Aug. 24.
NIH details plan to increase number of daily COVID-19 tests in US to 6 million by December
The new initiative also aims to address inequities for underserved populations “disproportionately affected by the disease,” according to a National Institutes of Health press release.
The new initiative also aims to address inequities for underserved populations “disproportionately affected by the disease,” according to a National Institutes of Health press release.
Ocean City becoming one of Maryland's coronavirus hot spots
Maryland’s governor has asked residents not to travel outside the state because of coronavirus spikes – but traveling within the state may also be a concern.
Maryland’s governor has asked residents not to travel outside the state because of coronavirus spikes – but traveling within the state may also be a concern.
Missing movies? Here are some of the big summer films that were delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic
“Tenet,” “Wonder Woman 1984” and “Top Gun: Maverick” are among the flicks movie buffs will need to wait a little bit longer to see in theaters.
“Tenet,” “Wonder Woman 1984” and “Top Gun: Maverick” are among the flicks movie buffs will need to wait a little bit longer to see in theaters.
‘Carelessness’: Families of COVID-19 victims write obituaries blaming lawmakers’ handling of the pandemic
Amid the devastating loss of life caused by the novel coronavirus, several obituaries written by family members of those claimed by COVID-19 have expressed frustration on how certain lawmakers are handling the ongoing pandemic.
Amid the devastating loss of life caused by the novel coronavirus, several obituaries written by family members of those claimed by COVID-19 have expressed frustration on how certain lawmakers are handling the ongoing pandemic.
In struggle against pandemic, populist leaders fare poorly
The countries that top the rankings of COVID-19 deaths globally are not necessarily the poorest, the richest or even the most densely populated. But they do have one thing in common: They are led by populist, mold-breaking leaders.
The countries that top the rankings of COVID-19 deaths globally are not necessarily the poorest, the richest or even the most densely populated. But they do have one thing in common: They are led by populist, mold-breaking leaders.
White House drops payroll tax cut as GOP unveils virus aid
The White House has dropped a bid to cut Social Security payroll taxes as Republicans unveil a $1 trillion COVID-19 rescue package.
The White House has dropped a bid to cut Social Security payroll taxes as Republicans unveil a $1 trillion COVID-19 rescue package.