National Institutes of Health evaluating drugs prescribed to children with COVID-19

Researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health have launched an effort to evaluate drugs prescribed to treat COVID-19 in infants, children and adolescents across the country.

Walk-in lottery resumes for popular northern Arizona hike

The Bureau of Land Management said it worked closely with Kane County in southern Utah to develop protections for the public's health and safety.

Coronavirus: The difference between asymptomatic and pre-symptomatic
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We're taking a closer look at the reports of people with COVID-19 but are asymptomatic. How likely these patients are to pass the coronavirus on to someone else and what people can do to protect themselves? Farshad Fani Marvasti, MD, MPH (Dr. Shad) with the Univ. of Arizona College of Medicine has the details.

Walmart tests self-checkout only in lieu of traditional cashier lanes

A Walmart in Fayetteville, Arkansas is reimagining the shopping experience during the coronavirus pandemic by using self-checkout counters only, in lieu of traditional cashier lanes.

Want a free COVID-19 antibody test? Donate blood in Mesa on June 16

Vitalant is offering free antibody testing to blood donors. They are holding a blood drive in Mesa on June 16 at the Holiday Inn.

Some tribes reopen their casinos despite state opposition

Some federally recognized tribes have pushed ahead with plans to reopen their casinos despite opposition from governors who have little to no say in the matter.

Accuracy still unknown for many coronavirus tests rushed out

Months into the coronavirus pandemic there are still unanswered questions about the accuracy of tests used to screen Americans.

Three St. Petersburg bars close after employees test positive for COVID-19

The Galley, Parks and Rec and Avenue Eat & Drink closed their doors one week after reopening after staff members tested positive for COVID-19.

China, Korea, Egypt report rise in COVID-19 cases as curbs ease

China reported its highest daily total of new coronavirus cases in two months on Sunday and infections in South Korea also rose, showing how the disease can come back as curbs on business and travel are lifted.  

Phoenix Zoo set to reopen to the public June 15

The Phoenix Zoo has already reopened to members, to the delight of families and animals alike.

Baseball players say continued talks are futile, tell MLB to order return

Baseball players told Major League Baseball additional talks to start the season during the coronavirus pandemic are futile and said owners should order a return to work, which likely would spark lengthy litigation and the sport’s return to labor wars.

Fans savor return of stadium sport in virus-free New Zealand

New Zealand has become one of the first nations in the world to welcome hordes of fans back into a packed sports stadium thanks to the nation’s remarkable success in eliminating the coronavirus.

Arizona school districts face decisions aplenty on reopening

Arizona schools are making plans for how to safely reopen for the upcoming school year without putting kids - and families - at risk.

UH Athletics suspends voluntary workouts after six students test positive for COVID-19

The University of Houston Department of Athletics is immediately suspending all voluntary workouts for student-athletes, after six UH student-athletes tested positive for COVID-19.