How risky is flying during the coronavirus pandemic?

Flying can increase your risk of exposure to infection, but airlines are taking precautions and you can too.

Gov. Ducey orders closure of bars, gyms, movie theaters, water parks, and tubing; delays first day of school

In an effort to stop a massive surge in new coronavirus cases, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey ordered bars, nightclubs, gyms, movie theaters and water parks around the state to be closed for at least 30 days starting at 8 p.m. on June 29.

AZDHS activates crisis standards of care as COVID-19 surge leads to worries at Arizona hospitals

As COVID-19 cases continue to climb, capacity inside some hospitals is dwindling. Last week, some area hospitals went into what's called surge capacity, but some experts are sounding the alarm, saying that may not be enough and those on the front lines could be faced with difficult decisions. FOX 10's Ty Brennan reports.

Wedding photographer turns into elopement specialist in the age of COVID-19

Wedding photographer turned elopement specialist, Alyssa Campbell, helped a valley couple plan a last-minute elopement after their Maui wedding was canceled due to COVID-19.

Urban Cookies Bakeshop shuts down voluntarily due to rise in Arizona COVID-19 cases
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A local staple, Urban Cookies Bakeshop, has voluntarily decided to shut down business for the first time in their years of operating due to the increase in coronavirus cases in Arizona. FOX's Stephanie Bennett reports.

How small towns are responding to the global coronavirus pandemic

The pandemic has increased local leaders’ attention to their residents’ health – not just in terms of doctors and hospitals but also identifying new ways to help people get fitter, spend more time outdoors, eat healthier and boost local economies.

Johns Hopkins University immunology specialist debunks common face mask myths

Are masks safe to wear while exercising? What happens when your mask gets wet from sweat? Should babies wear a mask? Immunology Specialist Dr. Andrew Pekosz with Johns Hopkins University answered some common questions about face coverings and debunked some myths during his appearance on Good Day LA Monday.

AMC pushes back movie theater reopening by 2 weeks

AMC Theaters, the nation’s largest chain, is pushing back its plans to begin reopening theaters by two weeks.

Fauci expresses doubts over potential COVID-19 vaccine efficacy in US due to anti-vaxxers

“So we have a lot of work to do because as you well know... there is a general anti-science, anti-authority, anti-vaccine feeling among some people in this country, an alarmingly large percentage of people, relatively speaking," Fauci said.

Cuomo calls on Trump to sign executive order requiring face masks

NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo called on President Donald Trump Monday to sign an executive order requiring all people to wear face coverings as the number of COVID-19 cases has increased across the country.

COVID-19 infection triggers growth of arm-like tentacles in cells, microscope images show

New electron microscope images released in a study from a team of researchers led by scientists at the University of California, San Francisco appear to show cells infected with COVID-19 growing arm-like tentacles to infect other cells. 

Critics slam country artists for playing for unmasked crowds amid COVID-19 pandemic

Country singer Chase Rice posted video of his concert in East Tennessee with the words “We Back," on the same week state health officials reported the biggest one-day jump in people testing positive for the coronavirus.

Diamondbacks’ Leake becomes first player to opt out in 2020

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Mike Leake has become the first known player to opt out of the 2020 season due to concerns about the coronavirus.

Phoenix Fan Fusion cancels September event amid coronavirus pandemic

Officials with Phoenix Fan Fusion announced on June 29 that its annual event, which was originally scheduled for May and postponed until September, has been canceled.