DES launches Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program, but problems persist

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact everyday life, officials with the Arizona Department of Economic Security announced on Monday the launch of the state's Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program.

Restaurant reactions differ as COVID-19 restrictions ease in Arizona

Some restaurants in Arizona reopened for dine-in service Monday as Gov. Doug Ducey relaxed more measures aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus.

U.N.: Work on COVID-19 vaccine candidates accelerated

Work on around seven or eight "top" candidates for a vaccine to combat the novel coronavirus is being accelerated, according to WHO.

As mobility begins researchers project a rise in California COVID-19 cases

Los Angeles County Public Health Director Dr. Barbara Ferrer says, "I think we're all concerned that as we're out more it could lead to more people dying." That's her reaction to news over the weekend from a University of Washington research center that we could have 6,000 COVID-19 deaths in California by the end of August.

Popular breakfast joint reopens for customers eager to enjoy a dine-in meal
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Many customers have been eager to return to Arizona restaurants to enjoy a dine-in meal. This, of course, includes those who often go to U.S. Egg Breakfast & Lunch, a popular breakfast spot in the valley.

Nasdaq leads charge as more states ease lockdowns

U.S. equity markets gained Monday despite concerns U.S. states are reopening too quickly after an uptick in COVID-19 cases in Asia.

Video shows Paris resident wearing creative 3-foot-long social distancing device in public

A video has surfaced on Twitter featuring one Paris resident wearing a creative social distancing device consisting of a horizontal strip nearly 3 feet long attached to a women’s hat to ensure optimal clearance between her and other passing pedestrians.

Experts worry CDC is sidelined in coronavirus response

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has repeatedly found its suggestions for fighting the coronavirus outbreak taking a backseat to other concerns within the Trump administration.

California DSS warns of fake letter that threatens removal of kids over COVID-19 testing

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) is warning residents of a fake letter circulating social media claiming that recipients of the state’s government assistance program including MediCal and CalFresh will lose their benefits if they do not submit to mandatory COVID-19 testing.

Valley record store reopens as COVID-19 restrictions ease
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Zia Records has reopened its doors to customers, while taking some action to ensure a safe shopping environment. FOX 10 photojournalist Brian Kae reports.

Demonstrators do push-ups, squats outside Pinellas courthouse to protest gym closures

Demonstrators gathered outside of the Pinellas County Courthouse on Monday by doing squats and push-ups to protest the continued closures of gyms and recreation centers in Florida.

Twitter to label disputed COVID-19 tweets

Twitter announced Monday it will start alerting users when a tweet makes disputed or misleading claims about the coronavirus.

Step by step, Scottsdale Quarter reopens from COVID-19 closure

All stores in Arizona are now allowed to resume in-store operations, as restrictions put in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic have been eased.

Urine and feces being left behind in NJ parks

The head of the state police reported an "inordinate amount" of urine and feces was being left behind in bottles in state parks.