Valley Catholic church adapting Palm Sunday protocols amid COVID-19 pandemic
With churches closed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and Easter just over a week away, some are coming up with other plans to help people worship, including for Palm Sunday.
With churches closed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and Easter just over a week away, some are coming up with other plans to help people worship, including for Palm Sunday.
Restaurant CEO matching donations on GoFundMe campaign to help furloughed restaurant workers
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, restaurants in Arizona are only offering take-outs and deliveries, and that is hurting not only restaurant owners, but employees who often rely on tips as well.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, restaurants in Arizona are only offering take-outs and deliveries, and that is hurting not only restaurant owners, but employees who often rely on tips as well.
Gov. Ducey orders barbers, salons to close by April 4
Gov. Doug Ducey has ordered barbers and salons to close by April 4, under newly released guidance on essential services.
Gov. Doug Ducey has ordered barbers and salons to close by April 4, under newly released guidance on essential services.
Valley sewing business making medical masks for healthcare workers during COVID-19 pandemic
While the CDC now telling people to wear a mask when they go out in public, masks remain in short supply. A local business, however, is helping to meet demand.
While the CDC now telling people to wear a mask when they go out in public, masks remain in short supply. A local business, however, is helping to meet demand.
Walmart expands coronavirus precautions, will limit store capacity
The retailer will limit the number of customers who can be inside the store at one time.
The retailer will limit the number of customers who can be inside the store at one time.
NYC mayor urges national enlistment program for nurses and doctors
The mayor warned that if "we’re going to see hospitals simply unable to handle so many people who could be saved."
The mayor warned that if "we’re going to see hospitals simply unable to handle so many people who could be saved."
Seamstress changes business from making prom dresses to face masks
The demand for face masks is high and is expected to increase with a new advisory from the Centers for Disease Control. One professional seamstress is making masks for healthcare providers and others.
The demand for face masks is high and is expected to increase with a new advisory from the Centers for Disease Control. One professional seamstress is making masks for healthcare providers and others.
Can you apply for unemployment insurance on coronavirus furlough?
Congress decreed that employees on furlough do qualify for unemployment benefits.
Congress decreed that employees on furlough do qualify for unemployment benefits.
White House: CDC to recommend Americans cover faces when outside, Trump calls it 'voluntary'
The president made the remarks on Friday.
The president made the remarks on Friday.
LIST: Essential Services in Arizona
Arizona Doug Ducey has imposed a stay-at-home order to slow the spread of the new coronavirus. But he said grocery stores, pharmacies and other essential services will remain open.
Arizona Doug Ducey has imposed a stay-at-home order to slow the spread of the new coronavirus. But he said grocery stores, pharmacies and other essential services will remain open.
‘Thank you for being on the front lines’: BP offering discounted gas to health care workers
The promotion runs through June 30.
The promotion runs through June 30.
Hobby Lobby closes all stores, furloughs most employees without pay
The company will also be ending emergency leave pay and suspending use of company-provided paid time off benefits.
The company will also be ending emergency leave pay and suspending use of company-provided paid time off benefits.
4,566 coronavirus cases, 89 deaths reported in Los Angeles County
The number of coronavirus cases in Los Angeles County rose to 4,566 on Friday, with a total of 89 deaths.
The number of coronavirus cases in Los Angeles County rose to 4,566 on Friday, with a total of 89 deaths.
Gun sales surge 85 percent
The U.S. typically has a unique response to crisis, and the coronavirus is no different.
The U.S. typically has a unique response to crisis, and the coronavirus is no different.
Gov. Ducey to clarify closure order for businesses amid criticism
After mounting criticism, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey’s chief of staff promised Friday to update guidance on what Ducey’s social distancing order means to businesses such as nail and hair salons that must have close contact with customers.
After mounting criticism, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey’s chief of staff promised Friday to update guidance on what Ducey’s social distancing order means to businesses such as nail and hair salons that must have close contact with customers.
Abbott: Texas has 19,695 hospital beds available
More than 2,000 ICU beds and over 8,700 ventilators are also available.
More than 2,000 ICU beds and over 8,700 ventilators are also available.
Thousands of California's homeless will move into hotels: Gov. Newsom
Newsom said his team has secured 7,000 hotel rooms for the homeless, and is on the way to scoring 15,000 in what he is dubbing "Project Room Key."
Newsom said his team has secured 7,000 hotel rooms for the homeless, and is on the way to scoring 15,000 in what he is dubbing "Project Room Key."
'The Situation' speaks to addiction patients during pandemic
While staying indoors and self-quarantining can be effective in helping to slow the spread of COVID-19, isolation can be particularly dangerous for people in recovery and those struggling with addiction.
While staying indoors and self-quarantining can be effective in helping to slow the spread of COVID-19, isolation can be particularly dangerous for people in recovery and those struggling with addiction.
Trump administration changes national stockpile definition
The change, reflected on government websites on Friday, came a day after Jared Kushner offered a new argument about the stockpile.
The change, reflected on government websites on Friday, came a day after Jared Kushner offered a new argument about the stockpile.
BBB gives tips on how to avoid scams about COVID-19 economic impact payments
Payments will begin making their way into accounts within the next few weeks, but the BBB says scammers are taking advantage now.
Payments will begin making their way into accounts within the next few weeks, but the BBB says scammers are taking advantage now.



















