Attorneys argue for Mountainside Fitness, EOS Fitness to stay open despite Gov. Ducey's orders

Attorney's for both Mountainside Fitness and EOS Fitness argued in court via phone as to why their clients should be able to keep their fitness clubs open despite Gov. Ducey's executive order to close gyms for 30 days.

Brazil’s Bolsonaro says he will be tested for COVID-19

Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro says he will be tested for COVID-19 after having an X-ray of his lungs on Monday.

Small business aid went beyond hard-hit companies, data show

The government handed out $521 billion through the paycheck protection program, a crucial piece of the government's $2 trillion rescue package.

West Virginia governor's companies get millions in coronavirus loans

At least six Justice family entities received the Paycheck Protection Program loans, including four energy companies, the governor's lavish resort The Greenbrier, as well as The Greenbrier Sporting Club.

Latino, Black neighborhoods struggle with test disparities

As the pandemic explodes in diverse states like Arizona and Florida, people in communities of color who have been exposed to the virus are struggling to get tested.

US has 4% of the world’s population, but more than 25% of global coronavirus cases

The United States, which is home to approximately 4% of the world’s population, currently contains more than 25% of all the world’s coronavirus cases — a staggering disparity that health experts are warning could soon overwhelm the capacity of the U.S. health care system.

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.