Nearly 240 scientists urge WHO to acknowledge coronavirus can spread in air

The letter was endorsed by 239 scientists from a variety of fields. It stated that the issue of whether or not COVID-19 was airborne was of “heightened significance” as many countries stop restrictive lockdown measures.

Outrage after California bans singing in churches amid coronavirus pandemic

Faith leaders are speaking out after California Gov. Gavin Newsom banned singing and chanting in houses of worship last week due to a surge in coronavirus cases following weeks of protests.

2 D-backs relievers tested positive for coronavirus

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo says that relief pitchers Silvino Bracho and Junior Guerra have both tested positive for COVID-19.

Coronavirus cases in Arizona surpass 100,000; 1,810 deaths reported

The Arizona Department of Health Services said in a statement on July 6 that more than 62,000 of the 101,441 reported cases involve people younger than 44 years old.

Mountainside Fitness CEO says gyms will remain open during pandemic, plans to head to court

The CEO of Mountainside Fitness says he will head to court to defend his right to stay open during the COVID-19 pandemic. He says the state isn't taking into account the safety protocols he's put into place to keep his members safe.

Asian and Black Americans report increased discrimination amid coronavirus pandemic, survey finds

A report published by Pew Research on July 1 surveying the effects of the racial and ethnic discrimination during the coronavirus pandemic found that Asian and Black Americans are more likely than other groups to report negative experiences based on the color of their skin since the pandemic began.

China's Inner Mongolia region reports bubonic plague case

While China appears to have reduced coronavirus cases to near zero, other infectious threats remain, with local health authorities announcing a suspected bubonic plague case in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

Italy denies entry to American vacationers after landing on private plane

Italy’s customs agency denied five rich Americans entry to the country after they landed on a private jet for a vacation on the island of Sardinia, according to reports.

Organization brings joy to foster children in Arizona through 'joy boxes'
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Children in the foster care system in Arizona are receiving "joy boxes" delivered to their front doors. "We wanted to allow for an opportunity for joy to come into the home."

Vitalant sees hundreds show up for blood donations a day after 4th of July

Hundreds came out to donate blood at Vitalant's blood drive Sunday, the day after the 4th of July. Blood donation workers say it's more important than ever to donate as the need to COVID-19 antibodies increases.

Spirit Airlines passenger removed from flight for not wearing mask

A Spirit Airlines passenger was removed from a flight from LaGuardia airport to Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Friday for refusing to wear a mask.

US holiday fuels worries about skyrocketing virus cases

Experts fear celebrations for the July 4th weekend will act like rocket fuel for the nation’s surging coronavirus outbreak.