36 million have sought US unemployment aid since virus hit
Nearly 3 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as the viral outbreak led more companies to slash jobs even though most states have begun to let some businesses reopen under certain restrictions.
Nearly 3 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as the viral outbreak led more companies to slash jobs even though most states have begun to let some businesses reopen under certain restrictions.
Wisconsin bars flooded with patrons hours after state Supreme Court ends coronavirus stay-at-home order
Several bars across Wisconsin were flooded with patrons just hours after the state Supreme Court issued a ruling striking down an extension of Gov. Tony Evers’ stay-at-home order that had been in effect since mid-March to limit the effect of the coronavirus.
Several bars across Wisconsin were flooded with patrons just hours after the state Supreme Court issued a ruling striking down an extension of Gov. Tony Evers’ stay-at-home order that had been in effect since mid-March to limit the effect of the coronavirus.
Arizona reports 30 more deaths from coronavirus
Arizona health officials report an additional 30 deaths from the coronavirus outbreak, raising the statewide fatality total to 624 as of Thursday.
Arizona health officials report an additional 30 deaths from the coronavirus outbreak, raising the statewide fatality total to 624 as of Thursday.
Navajo Nation president: Still not safe to go out in public amid COVID-19
Additional deaths and COVID-19 cases on the Navajo Nation’s sprawling reservation indicates it’s still not safe for residents to go out in public, the tribe’s president said.
Additional deaths and COVID-19 cases on the Navajo Nation’s sprawling reservation indicates it’s still not safe for residents to go out in public, the tribe’s president said.
Coronavirus deaths top 300,000 worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins
There are more than 4.3 million confirmed cases across the globe, including nearly 1.4 million in the U.S., Johns Hopkins’ data shows.
There are more than 4.3 million confirmed cases across the globe, including nearly 1.4 million in the U.S., Johns Hopkins’ data shows.
COVID-19 in Minnesota: New daily high of 6,717 tests, over 200 patients in ICU for 1st time
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 25 new confirmed deaths from COVID-19 Thursday, bringing the state's death toll from the disease to 663.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 25 new confirmed deaths from COVID-19 Thursday, bringing the state's death toll from the disease to 663.
Delta Air Lines to retire Boeing 777 fleet as coronavirus crushes demand
The decision to retire the Boeing jets comes after announcing the retirement of MD-90 aircraft.
The decision to retire the Boeing jets comes after announcing the retirement of MD-90 aircraft.
California 8th grader gives graduation speech to empty school yard
President Chima Oluo will post his pre-recorded speech on the school's website for the 1,000 peers and their families to view.
President Chima Oluo will post his pre-recorded speech on the school's website for the 1,000 peers and their families to view.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport taking steps to keep travelers safe amid coronavirus
The airline industry has been significantly impacted by COVID-19 and since the global pandemic began in March, the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport has worked to modify its operations to protect employees and customers. It's all part of their "Stay Healthy, Fly Safe" action plan.
The airline industry has been significantly impacted by COVID-19 and since the global pandemic began in March, the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport has worked to modify its operations to protect employees and customers. It's all part of their "Stay Healthy, Fly Safe" action plan.
St. Mary's Food Bank, Salvation Army distributing food
St. Mary's Food Bank and the Salvation Army are teaming up to distribute food to hungry families on 14th Street and Broadway in Phoenix.
St. Mary's Food Bank and the Salvation Army are teaming up to distribute food to hungry families on 14th Street and Broadway in Phoenix.
McDonald's details new measures to safely reopen dining rooms
McDonald’s is preparing to welcome customers back into their dining rooms — but only after their new safety standards have been met.
McDonald’s is preparing to welcome customers back into their dining rooms — but only after their new safety standards have been met.
Phoenix malls, shopping centers starting to reopen amid COVID-19
Friday, May 8 marked the first time in over a month where non-essential retailers, including several malls, are allowed to reopen.
Friday, May 8 marked the first time in over a month where non-essential retailers, including several malls, are allowed to reopen.
South Carolina restaurant uses blow-up dolls to enforce social distancing between tables
As businesses across the country begin to reopen, they're learning to adapt when it comes to social distancing. For one restaurant in South Carolina, that means using blow-up dolls. Yes, really.
As businesses across the country begin to reopen, they're learning to adapt when it comes to social distancing. For one restaurant in South Carolina, that means using blow-up dolls. Yes, really.
Uber to require drivers and riders to wear face masks beginning May 18
Uber said it will require drivers to take a selfie in the app to enforce the rule.
Uber said it will require drivers to take a selfie in the app to enforce the rule.
Downtown Phoenix group works to clean, disinfect city
Downtown Phoenix has a Clean and Green team that works to beautify public places. Due to COVID-19, the crew has put planting trees on hold and concentrating on sanitizing as people return to work.
Downtown Phoenix has a Clean and Green team that works to beautify public places. Due to COVID-19, the crew has put planting trees on hold and concentrating on sanitizing as people return to work.
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests see record amount of litter amid COVID-19
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests have become a popular spot for campers and hikers in the last couple of weeks amid the coronavirus, however, the area is also seeing a lot of leftover trash.
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests have become a popular spot for campers and hikers in the last couple of weeks amid the coronavirus, however, the area is also seeing a lot of leftover trash.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti says facial coverings now required while in public
People are now required to wear masks or facial coverings while in public in Los Angeles, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced on Wednesday as an executive order, but his order excludes children under 2 years old and people with disabilities who already had respiratory problems.
People are now required to wear masks or facial coverings while in public in Los Angeles, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced on Wednesday as an executive order, but his order excludes children under 2 years old and people with disabilities who already had respiratory problems.
Credit card rewards can help pay for groceries during coronavirus — here's how
Use your rewards to buy food and other necessities.
Use your rewards to buy food and other necessities.
100 children in NYC with inflammatory illness possibly linked to COVID-19
"We need public awareness to grow rapidly," said Mayor Bill de Blasio Wednesday about an alarming rise in the number of cases of an inflammatory illness in children that may be connected to COVID-19.
"We need public awareness to grow rapidly," said Mayor Bill de Blasio Wednesday about an alarming rise in the number of cases of an inflammatory illness in children that may be connected to COVID-19.
Tyson Foods temporarily cutting prices on beef products amid spike in grocery prices
Tyson Foods, one of the largest meat-processing companies in the world, announced this week that the company will be cutting prices on select beef products amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Tyson Foods, one of the largest meat-processing companies in the world, announced this week that the company will be cutting prices on select beef products amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.