Total number of coronavirus cases in Arizona surpasses 20,000

The state Department of Health Services confirmed 187 additional cases with 11 more known deaths as of Monday, increasing the total number of cases statewide to 20,123 and the total number of deaths to 917.

10th inmate dies of COVID-19 at California prison

An incarcerated person from California Institution for Men in San Bernardino County has died because of complications related to COVID-19, according to the California Department of Corrections.

Georgia COVID-19 deaths over 2,000, more than 47,000 cases confirmed

Georgia has administered more than 560,000 COVID-19 tests with more than 2,000 deaths reported across the state, according to data released by the Department of Public Health.

The Sicilian Baker launches grab-and-go market amid COVID-19
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As restaurants reopen for dine-in services, some people are still worried about sitting in a public place amid COVID-19. The Sicilian Baker in Chandler has expanded its grab-and-go options, so you can get great food, but eat at your own home.

Emotions run high as people emerge from quarantine to protest for justice and racial equality

Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf said she has never seen the level of unrest like this around the country. Still, she said she was not ready to impose a curfew, despite the arrest of 60 people on Sunday night involved in "criminal activity," because of the historic symbolism of oppression against people of color.

California prison guard dies after testing positive for COVID-19

He is the first prison officer to die of the virus in the state.  As of Friday, there were 1,010 prisoners in the state system who have active cases of coronavirus, and 148 employees, according to the agency. 

US sends Brazil malaria drug unproven for COVID-19 treatment

The U.S. has sent to Brazil more than 2 million doses of a malaria drug touted by President Donald Trump as potentially protecting against and treating the coronavirus, even though scientific evidence has not backed up those uses.

Massive protests over George Floyd death raise fears of new coronavirus outbreaks

The mayor of Atlanta, one of dozens of U.S. cities hit by massive protests, has a message for demonstrators: “If you were out protesting last night, you probably need to go get a COVID test this week.”

US faith leaders wrestle twin traumas in protests, virus

American religious leaders across faiths are grappling with the heavy burden of helping to heal two active traumas: rising civil unrest driven by the police killing of George Floyd and the coronavirus pandemic.

Disney suspends FastPass service, cancels dining reservations

Disney will reopen its Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom theme parks on July 11 followed by Hollywood Studios and Epcot on July 15. 

Tempe issues emergency proclamation that allows restaurants to utilize outdoor space

With record high temperatures, it typically drives people indoors, into air-conditioned environments, but there are a lot of people who can take the heat, and businesses and restaurants in Tempe, are ready to serve them.

Small business owners can now apply for PPP loan forgiveness: Everything to know

Two months after the federal government rolled out the Paycheck Protection Program, small business owners that tapped the coronavirus aid can officially have their loans forgiven.

Struggling to pay your mortgage? Credible CEO on 3 tips homeowners need to know

As the coronavirus pandemic cuts deep into Americans’ finances, millions of homeowners throughout the country are struggling to pay — or skipping entirely — their mortgage payments.