Arizona reports 2,113 new COVID-19 cases but no deaths
The state Department of Health Services released the latest figures on Oct. 4, bringing the total number of cases to 1,104,535 and the total fatalities to 20,137.
The state Department of Health Services released the latest figures on Oct. 4, bringing the total number of cases to 1,104,535 and the total fatalities to 20,137.
Casa Grande little boy battles serious sinus cavity infection after COVID-19 diagnosis
A Casa Grande mother is detailing how COVID-19 led to serious and unexpected health issues for her little boy named Emmett. "It was so bad. I couldn't even recognize him."
A Casa Grande mother is detailing how COVID-19 led to serious and unexpected health issues for her little boy named Emmett. "It was so bad. I couldn't even recognize him."
Navajo Nation reports no COVID-19 deaths for 3rd day in row
The Navajo Nation has reported 35 more COVID-19 cases, but no additional deaths for the third consecutive day. Navajo officials are urging people to get vaccinated, wear masks while in public and minimize their travel.
The Navajo Nation has reported 35 more COVID-19 cases, but no additional deaths for the third consecutive day. Navajo officials are urging people to get vaccinated, wear masks while in public and minimize their travel.
Arizona State Fair goers say they feel safe with new COVID-19 precautions
"I'm feeling pretty safe here. There's a lot of people taking precautions, wearing masks and you see hand sanitizer in places too," a fair goer said. The fair will be open until Oct. 30 and it's closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
"I'm feeling pretty safe here. There's a lot of people taking precautions, wearing masks and you see hand sanitizer in places too," a fair goer said. The fair will be open until Oct. 30 and it's closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Arizona reports 95 additional virus deaths, 2,942 more cases
Arizona on Saturday reported nearly 100 more COVID-19 deaths a day after the state’s pandemic fatality toll passed 20,000.
Arizona on Saturday reported nearly 100 more COVID-19 deaths a day after the state’s pandemic fatality toll passed 20,000.
Two Californians arrested in Hawaii for fake COVID test results
Hawaii authorities arrested two people from California for submitting fake COVID-19 test results to avoid a mandatory traveler quarantine meant to curb the virus’ spread in the islands.
Hawaii authorities arrested two people from California for submitting fake COVID-19 test results to avoid a mandatory traveler quarantine meant to curb the virus’ spread in the islands.
US COVID-19 deaths top 700,000 as delta variant fuels pandemic
Globally, nearly 4.8 million people have died of COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins data.
Globally, nearly 4.8 million people have died of COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins data.
Arizona high court to consider case blocking the state's school mask ban
The Arizona Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear an appeal of a lower court ruling that found new laws banning schools from requiring masks and a series of other measures were unconstitutional.
The Arizona Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear an appeal of a lower court ruling that found new laws banning schools from requiring masks and a series of other measures were unconstitutional.
FDA to weigh Moderna, J&J COVID-19 booster shots in October meetings
An FDA committee will meet on Oct. 14 and 15 to determine if it will authorize booster shots from Moderna and Johnson & Johnson.
An FDA committee will meet on Oct. 14 and 15 to determine if it will authorize booster shots from Moderna and Johnson & Johnson.
Arizona reports 55 more deaths, toll passes 20K milestone
Arizona is currently 11th highest among states in the number of COVID-19 deaths since the pandemic began and sixth in the number of deaths per 100,000 population.
Arizona is currently 11th highest among states in the number of COVID-19 deaths since the pandemic began and sixth in the number of deaths per 100,000 population.
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh tests positive for COVID-19
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh has tested positive for COVID-19 but has no symptoms and has been fully vaccinated since January.
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh has tested positive for COVID-19 but has no symptoms and has been fully vaccinated since January.
US food stamp benefits get historic increase starting in October
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients will see a significant and permanent increase starting in October.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients will see a significant and permanent increase starting in October.
Phoenix Union High School District to require COVID-19 vaccines or weekly tests for sports and activities
Phoenix Union High School District officials say coaches, staff, volunteers and students who take part in sports and select extracurricular activities will need to either be vaccinated or undergo weekly tests for COVID-19.
Phoenix Union High School District officials say coaches, staff, volunteers and students who take part in sports and select extracurricular activities will need to either be vaccinated or undergo weekly tests for COVID-19.
Expo 2020 Dubai: Middle East's 1st World Fair opens after pandemic delay
Expo 2020 Dubai, the Middle East’s first World Fair, finally opened on Friday following a year-long pandemic delay.
Expo 2020 Dubai, the Middle East’s first World Fair, finally opened on Friday following a year-long pandemic delay.
Scammers got $5.8 billion in fraudulent jobless payments from Arizona DES
A report states that the Arizona State Government paid out $5.8 billion in unemployment money to fraudsters during the pandemic. To put $5.8 billion in perspective, that amount of money can run the entire Arizona state budget for six months.
A report states that the Arizona State Government paid out $5.8 billion in unemployment money to fraudsters during the pandemic. To put $5.8 billion in perspective, that amount of money can run the entire Arizona state budget for six months.
Merck says experimental COVID-19 pill cuts hospitalizations, deaths by half
Merck & Co. said its experimental COVID-19 pill reduced hospitalizations and deaths by half in people recently infected.
Merck & Co. said its experimental COVID-19 pill reduced hospitalizations and deaths by half in people recently infected.
School officials ask for federal help amid threats over COVID-19 policies
The nation's school boards are asking President Joe Biden for federal assistance to investigate and stop a growing number of threats made against their members.
The nation's school boards are asking President Joe Biden for federal assistance to investigate and stop a growing number of threats made against their members.
2 Virginia children die from COVID-19 within 3 days
A child under the age of 10 in eastern Virginia is the second fatal juvenile case this week.
A child under the age of 10 in eastern Virginia is the second fatal juvenile case this week.
Prospect of multi-disease pandemic has doctors worried about winter
With fall arriving and a predicted surge in COVID-19 cases by doctors, there are worries that the country will face a multi-disease pandemic of COVID, flu, and other illnesses.
With fall arriving and a predicted surge in COVID-19 cases by doctors, there are worries that the country will face a multi-disease pandemic of COVID, flu, and other illnesses.
United Airlines says some workers who faced firing over COVID-19 vaccine policy got shots
United Airlines says only about 300 employees out of its U.S. workforce of 67,000 face dismissal for refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
United Airlines says only about 300 employees out of its U.S. workforce of 67,000 face dismissal for refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19.