As Memorial Day tempts people outdoors, virus rebound feared
Millions of Americans are set to emerge from coronavirus lockdowns and take tentative steps outdoors to celebrate Memorial Day weekend at beaches, cookouts and family gatherings, raising concern among public health officials that large gatherings could cause outbreaks to come roaring back.
Millions of Americans are set to emerge from coronavirus lockdowns and take tentative steps outdoors to celebrate Memorial Day weekend at beaches, cookouts and family gatherings, raising concern among public health officials that large gatherings could cause outbreaks to come roaring back.
Nearly half of Twitter accounts discussing coronavirus are likely bots, researchers say
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University analyzed more than 200 million tweets discussing coronavirus or COVID-19 since January.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University analyzed more than 200 million tweets discussing coronavirus or COVID-19 since January.
'A big blessing' - Queens baby receives life-saving liver transplant during COVID-19 pandemic
Seven-month-old Nathaniel Capelo has a new lease on life now after Mount Sinai Hospital saved the baby's life with a liver transplant.
Seven-month-old Nathaniel Capelo has a new lease on life now after Mount Sinai Hospital saved the baby's life with a liver transplant.
Matthew McConaughey, Camila hit the road to deliver masks to rural hospitals in Texas
The 110-thousand masks were donated by the luxury vehicle Lincoln.
The 110-thousand masks were donated by the luxury vehicle Lincoln.
Mother Nature's Farm in Gilbert giving away clothing, shoes
Mother Nature's Farm located near Baseline and Gilbert Roads has been giving away fresh produce over the last few months amid the coronavirus pandemic. This weekend, they are giving away clothing and shoes for those in need.
Mother Nature's Farm located near Baseline and Gilbert Roads has been giving away fresh produce over the last few months amid the coronavirus pandemic. This weekend, they are giving away clothing and shoes for those in need.
35 percent of coronavirus patients could be asymptomatic, CDC says
Asymptomatic COVID-19 patients are of great concern to public health officials and lawmakers due to their ability to spread the virus without knowing they're sick themselves.
Asymptomatic COVID-19 patients are of great concern to public health officials and lawmakers due to their ability to spread the virus without knowing they're sick themselves.
Survey shows effect of coronavirus on food scarcity, rent payments
A U.S. Census Bureau survey showed almost a quarter of respondents said they will have difficulty paying their rent or mortgage or will defer payments.
A U.S. Census Bureau survey showed almost a quarter of respondents said they will have difficulty paying their rent or mortgage or will defer payments.
Researchers: Job losses due to pandemic hit Tempe hardest
Researchers say one zip code in Tempe had over 6,600 unemployment claims between March 14 and May 14, the most of any zip code in the state.
Researchers say one zip code in Tempe had over 6,600 unemployment claims between March 14 and May 14, the most of any zip code in the state.
Arizona House OKs coronavirus liability shield for businesses
The Arizona House voted Thursday to give businesses sweeping protections from lawsuits if their customers or employees get sick from the coronavirus and to eliminate criminal penalties for violating the governor’s public-health orders.
The Arizona House voted Thursday to give businesses sweeping protections from lawsuits if their customers or employees get sick from the coronavirus and to eliminate criminal penalties for violating the governor’s public-health orders.
Embry-Riddle to reopen Florida, Arizona campuses
Embry-Riddle will resume face-to-face instruction in Arizona starting June 30.
Embry-Riddle will resume face-to-face instruction in Arizona starting June 30.
More than 4,300 virus patients sent to NY nursing homes
More than 4,300 recovering coronavirus patients were sent to New York’s already vulnerable nursing homes under a controversial state directive that was ultimately scrapped amid criticisms it was accelerating the nation’s deadliest outbreaks, according to a count by The Associated Press.
More than 4,300 recovering coronavirus patients were sent to New York’s already vulnerable nursing homes under a controversial state directive that was ultimately scrapped amid criticisms it was accelerating the nation’s deadliest outbreaks, according to a count by The Associated Press.
Arizona diagnostic firm gives 300 coronavirus tests for homeless
The national nonprofit Community Solutions, which supports local efforts to ease homelessness, said this week that the Arizona diagnostic testing firm had donated the tests and the healthcare provider Circle the City is administering them. Other local nonprofit groups are helping transport people for testing and trying to help them find permanent housing.
The national nonprofit Community Solutions, which supports local efforts to ease homelessness, said this week that the Arizona diagnostic testing firm had donated the tests and the healthcare provider Circle the City is administering them. Other local nonprofit groups are helping transport people for testing and trying to help them find permanent housing.
Trump orders flags lowered to half-staff for three days for those who died from COVID-19
President Trump has ordered flags be lowered to half-staff for the entirety of the Memorial Day weekend to honor not only military members who have made the ultimate sacrifice, but to those who have lost their lives in the coronavirus pandemic.
President Trump has ordered flags be lowered to half-staff for the entirety of the Memorial Day weekend to honor not only military members who have made the ultimate sacrifice, but to those who have lost their lives in the coronavirus pandemic.
Study shows working from home can be a positive for workers
Since the COVID-19 pandemic prompted many companies to put their workers on a work from home regimen, many studies are finding the working from home model may be better for employers.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic prompted many companies to put their workers on a work from home regimen, many studies are finding the working from home model may be better for employers.
Great Wolf Lodge Arizona set to reopen on June 9
After months of closure due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, officials with Great Wolf Lodge have brought forward the reopening date for its Scottsdale location.
After months of closure due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, officials with Great Wolf Lodge have brought forward the reopening date for its Scottsdale location.
Valley respiratory therapist describes conditions in New York City during COVID-19 pandemic
A Valley respiratory therapist has returned from the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Valley respiratory therapist has returned from the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Majority of 23,000 US nurses surveyed report having to reuse disposable PPE
A new survey conducted by National Nurses United (NNU) found that a majority of respondents reported having to reuse personal protective equipment (PPE) intended for one-time use.
A new survey conducted by National Nurses United (NNU) found that a majority of respondents reported having to reuse personal protective equipment (PPE) intended for one-time use.
US existing home sales plunge 17.8% in April
The National Association of Realtors said Thursday that last month's decline pushed sales down to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.33 million units, the slowest pace since September 2011.
The National Association of Realtors said Thursday that last month's decline pushed sales down to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.33 million units, the slowest pace since September 2011.
Company creates face mask that allows wearer to eat
The mask was developed by the Israeli company Avtipus Patents & Inventions ltd.
The mask was developed by the Israeli company Avtipus Patents & Inventions ltd.
Trump, in Michigan: 'We're not going to close the country' if there's a 2nd wave of coronavirus cases
During his speech, the president also lashed out at China for its role in the coronavirus pandemic.
During his speech, the president also lashed out at China for its role in the coronavirus pandemic.