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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

‘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.

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.

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.

Pepcid as a virus remedy? Trump admin's $21M gamble fizzled

The Trump Administration pushed through a $21 million contract to study whether the active ingredient in Pepcid is an effective treatment for Covid-19.

US COVID-19 cases surpass 4 million, according to Johns Hopkins

The troubling milestone comes a day after it was reported that more than 15 million people have been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus across the world.

Jobless claims rise as cutoff of extra $600 benefit nears

The number of laid-off Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose last week for the first time since the pandemic struck in March, evidence of the deepening economic pain the outbreak is causing to the economy.

Ann Taylor, Lane Bryant owner files for bankruptcy protection, will close some stores

Ascena Retail Group, the parent company of Lane Bryant, Ann Taylor and Justice, announced Thursday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after its business was "severely disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic."

Cuomo: Police at airports enforcing pandemic quarantine

Anyone coming from a state with a high COVID-19 infection rate must quarantine for 14 days when visiting New York. The governor says police are stationed at airports to enforce these rules.

Phoenix Veteran's Day Parade goes online amid pandemic
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The Phoenix Veteran's Day Parade, which has happened every year since 1997, is going virtual due to COVID-19. FOX 10 speaks with Honoring America's Veterans to learn how the organization is planning to celebrate the event online.