Falcons owner Arthur Blank to miss Sunday's game due to positive COVID-19 test
Falcons team owner Arthur Blank has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the team's final game of the regular season.
COVID sick time: Stay home or work? Omicron poses conundrum
Millions of workers whose jobs don’t provide paid sick days are having to choose between their health and their paycheck as the omicron variant of COVID-19 rages across the nation.
Georgia woman gets prison time for COVID relief fraud
Federal prosecutors say 49-year-old Hunter VanPelt of Roswell submitted six false loan applications to the Paycheck Protection Program from April to June 2020. She allegedly requested a total of more than $7.9 million and received more than $6 million.
Arizona reports more than 15,000 new COVID-19 cases for second day in a row
This report followed Saturday’s total of 88 deaths and 16,504 cases, the most Arizona cases reported in one day in a year.
Newsmaker Saturday - Will Humble and Andy Biggs
FOX 10's John Hook talks to Will Humble, Executive Director of Arizona Public Health about the highly contagious COVID-19 omicron variant in our state and Rep. Andy Biggs (R - 5th District) about the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Phoenix hotel that provides help for homeless people with COVID-19 overwhelmed with cases
A Phoenix hotel that houses homeless people who are infected with COVID-19 is overwhelmed by the tripling occupancy.
Arizona reports over 16k cases, 88 more virus deaths; hospitalizations climb
On Saturday, Arizona reported over 16,000 new COVID-19 cases and 88 deaths.
'It's going to crush the system:' Hundreds of Arizona health care workers demand COVID-19 mitigation policy
Hundreds of health care workers are demanding that Arizona's health system leaders and elected officials like Governor Doug Ducey implement COVID-19 mitigation strategies and mandates.
Members of lead Rose Parade band test positive for COVID-19
Members of a 410-person Alabama high school marching band that led off this year’s Tournament of Roses Parade with “Yankee Doodle Dandy” have tested positive for COVID-19 since returning home from California.
Hundreds of free COVID-19 rapid test kits in Tempe given out within hours
Tempe has only received 2,400 test kits from Maricopa County due to a nationwide test shortage.
Microschools gain popularity as omicron keep schools closed
School closures, mandates and regulation are prompting teachers and parents to turn to microschools for an alternative education
Arizona reports 14,888 new COVID-19 cases, 30 deaths
The state’s coronavirus dashboard on Friday also reported 14,888 additional confirmed cases.
Sky Harbor temporarily closes two Terminal 4 security checkpoints due to COVID-19 impact on TSA workers
Two security checkpoints at Sky Harbor Airport's Terminal 4 will be closed, starting on Jan 7. Airport officials made the announcement on Jan. 6.
Mother charged after son found in trunk of car at COVID-19 testing site, DA says
A Houston-area mother is charged after her teen son was found in the trunk of her car at a COVID-19 drive-thru testing site, according to court documents. She says her son had tested positive for COVID-19 and was trying to prevent her exposure.
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari test positive for COVID-19
Both Ansari and Gallego are fully vaccinated and received theer booster shot, according to statements released from their offices.
Fake COVID tests: BBB warns of online scam to steal money, personal information
Fake COVID-19 test kits and related scams have been increasing amid a spike in demand for testing, the BBB says. Here’s what you need to know.
UArizona tightens mask policy: cloth masks no longer allowed
The University of Arizona has changed its mask policy a week before students return for this spring semester. Students and staff will now be required to wear a surgical or high grade mask on campus.
Hospitalizations skyrocket in kids too young for COVID shots
COVID hospitalizations of children under 5 have soared in recent weeks to their highest level since the pandemic began. Children under 5 are the only age group in the U.S. not yet eligible for the vaccine.
Boston Marathon bomber's COVID stimulus payment going to victims, judge says
Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's $1,400 COVID-19 stimulus payment can be used to help pay the millions of dollars he is ordered to pay his victims, a judge has ruled.
NY plans COVID-19 booster mandate for healthcare workers
New York plans to require health care workers to get a COVID-19 booster.