Hiking safety: What you need to know before hitting the trails

With many businesses closed in the Valley amid COVID-19, the Phoenix Fire Department says they're seeing an influx of people hitting the hiking trails, and that could lead to more rescues for the department.

Chicago animal shelter officially out of adoptable dogs for first time

A Chicago animal shelter has some great news to share in spite of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Chicago Animal Care and Control says it has run out of adoptable dogs for the first time ever.

Disney lights up Cinderella's Castle in blue to honor healthcare workers

April 7 is World Health Day, so to honor medical workers across the world, Disney theme parks have united across the globe "with a message of thanks and appreciation to celebrate the brave healthcare providers who are helping so many."

Sheriff warns of fines, jail time for ignoring order to wear masks in public in Riverside County

Just days after recommending that people wear masks to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, Riverside County went a step further and ordered all residents to cover their faces when leaving home. Now, the sheriff is warning residents who violate the order that they could face fines or even jail time.

One Medical opens drive-thru COVID-19 testing site in Scottsdale
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One Medical Group has opened a drive-thru testing site for the coronavirus in Scottsdale near Goldwater Boulevard and Camelback Road, however, you need a referral and appointment before showing up. FOX 10's Ty Brennan has the details.

Why lupus patients may hold the key to whether hydroxychloroquine could work to keep everyone from getting COVID-19
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For weeks now, Dr. Oz and his team have been closely monitoring hydroxychloroquine, the drug that's shown promise as a possible treatment for coronavirus. And now, it seems like lupus patients could play a role in determining if this medication has potential to treat COVID-19.

MLB discussing playing all games in Phoenix, Arizona amid coronavirus

Arizona’s advantage is 10 spring training ballparks plus the Arizona Diamondbacks’ Chase Field all within about 50 miles. Florida’s spring training ballparks are spread by as much as 220 miles.

Arizona lowers federal ventilator request as supply dwindles

With little hope of getting the 5,000 ventilators it requested from the dwindling national stockpile, Arizona has revised its request down to fewer than the 500 it expects to need soon to treat coronavirus patients, the state's health director said.

Itchy hands? Hand-washing is taking a toll on our skin

Dermatologists are seeing some severe dermatitis, due to the skin's natural oils being leeched away. 

California's Judicial Court suspends evictions; sets bail at $0 for misdemeanors amid pandemic

The order delays all eviction cases from moving forward, not just those related to people not being able to pay rent due to the virus. It follows an executive order last month by Gov. Gavin Newsom banning the enforcement of eviction orders that advocates said didn’t go far enough.

Matthew McConaughey plays virtual bingo with Texas senior living facility residents in quarantine

Actor Matthew McConaughey joined a group of seniors from The Enclave at Round Rock Senior Living community in Round Rock, Texas, on Friday, April 3, in a game of “virtual bingo” over a group video call.

Crew member aboard USNS Comfort tests positive for coronavirus

A crew member aboard the USNS Comfort, the Navy hospital ship docked at Pier 90 on Manhattan's West Side, has tested positive for coronavirus, a US Navy representative confirmed to FOX 5 News.

LA Fire Department launches Telemedicine program

The Los Angeles Fire Department announced on Monday the launch of their new Telemedicine program aimed to help people who are mildly ill and to ease the coronavirus load on emergency rooms.

Local group of engineers making ventilators with 3-D printer

A small group of engineers and healthcare workers in California are creating emergency ventilators using a relic from the U.S. Army in the 1960s.

How car mechanics handle repairs, maintenance during COVID-19

“It’s an essential business. People are going to still need transportation,” says NARPRO employee James Garnand.