Southern Arizona school district using new tool to keep students, teachers safe during COVID-19 pandemic

As schools look to reopen, one district in Arizona is getting creative when it comes to keeping their students safe. They’re using large power fans to spray disinfectant across classrooms. FOX's Stephanie Bennett reports.

First COVID-19 vaccine tested in US produced antibodies in all patients during trial

The experimental vaccine, developed by Fauci’s colleagues at the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc., will start its most important step around July 27: A 30,000-person study to prove if the shots really are strong enough to protect against the coronavirus.

Virginia GOP congressman Morgan Griffith tests positive for coronavirus

Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Va., became the latest member of the House of Representatives to test positive for coronavirus as his staff announced Tuesday that the lawmaker had been infected and was self-isolating.

School districts in the valley grapple with reopening or continuing online education

Schools around the valley in Arizona are considering when to reopen in-person classes for students. Some teachers are pushing for reopening and others say online education is the safest bet during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Beloved, influential DJ known for growing 'Whiskey Row' brand dies from COVID-19

Kris "DJ Steel" Chupp, a well-known DJ around the valley, passed away from his battle with COVID-19. He died on July 12. He was responsible for building the Dierks Bentley Whiskey Row brand at multiple locations around the valley.

Trump administration rescinds rule barring foreign students from online-only classes

Facing eight federal lawsuits and opposition from hundreds of universities, the Trump administration on Tuesday rescinded a rule that would have required international students to transfer or leave the country if their schools held classes entirely online because of the pandemic.

In another blow to ‘herd immunity,’ study shows decline of COVID-19 antibodies after a few weeks

A study published on July 11 by researchers at King’s College London found that antibodies detected in the human body which fight the coronavirus declined after just a few weeks, leaving the possibility of herd immunity out of the question.

35 prisoners in California have died so far of COVID-19

The inmate from Avenal State Prison in Central California died Monday at a hospital outside of the facility.

White House campaign to help jobless 'find something new'

A new White House-backed ad campaign aims to encourage people who are unemployed or unhappy in their jobs or careers to “find something new.”

Arizona COVID-19 cases rise; record hospitalizations seen

The state Department of Health of Services said the 4,273 additional cases increased the statewide total to 128,097. However, the number of cases could be far higher because many people have not been tested and some can be infected without feeling sick.

Additional $600 a week in jobless benefits about to expire

The additional $600 a week in jobless benefits that became available to those collecting unemployment amid the coronavirus pandemic is slated to expire at the end of the month.