Phoenix area YMCAs offering child care for those who want to get COVID-19 vaccine

Officials with YMCAs in the Valley say they are offering free child care as a way to provide a safe place for parents or caregivers to drop them off, while they go get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Scottsdale dentist teams up with Devin Booker to provide free dental care to those in need

A Valley dentist has teamed up with Phoenix Suns player Devin Booker to support local athletes in need. They've partnered with Special Olympics Arizona to provide dental care for the next 10 years. FOX 10's Stephanie Olmo has the details.

NIH has identified promising oral drug to treat COVID-19

The NIH says it has identified a promising antiviral drug that has shown effectiveness in reducing the ability for COVID-19 to spread once it has infected a host cell.

Canine coronavirus found in humans in Malaysia, study says

Researchers found the first known cases of canine coronavirus in humans stemming from a study observing pneumonia patients in Malaysia in 2017, leading researchers to believe that species-to-species transmission has been happening for some time.

Dogs can sniff out COVID-19 with up to 94% accuracy, study finds

A study found specially trained dogs can rapidly, noninvasively detect a COVID-19 infection with up to 94.3% sensitivity and up to 92% specificity.

Arizona reports 322 new COVID-19 cases, 5 more deaths

The state data dashboard put out its latest numbers, showing the total number of cases and deaths are now 882,691 and 17,653, respectively.

US unveils global COVID-19 vaccine sharing plan for unused doses

The U.S. will share 75% of its unused COVID-19 vaccines with the world through the U.N.-backed COVAX global vaccine sharing program.

Don't eat cicadas if you are allergic to shrimp, shellfish, FDA warns

The Food and Drug Administration has a colorful warning for people with a shellfish allergy: don’t eat cicadas. Turns out, the agency warns, that the noisy insects actually share a "family relation" to shrimp and lobsters.

Even vaccinated California workers may have to keep masks on

The state safety board’s staff says conditions are different among workers, leading to their proposed rule that even vaccinated employees remain masked unless everyone else in their workspace is inoculated.

Wisconsin senior living home's postcard project to spread joy

Our House Senior Living's memory care home in Whitewater is on a mission to collect a postcard from all 50 states.

Phoenix metro area 'Take a hike. Do it right' campaign stresses safety

The heat is a powerful force that even the most avid hikers can succumb to. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen has the details on preventing injury and illness while enjoying a summer hike.

Walmart, AT&T offer affordable internet to those impacted by COVID-19

Walmart and AT&T teamed up to offer affordable internet to those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic through the FCC’s Emergency Broadband Benefit Program.

Cash, guns and trucks: West Virginia launches COVID-19 vaccine incentive lottery

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced this week the state will launch a COVID-19 vaccine incentive lottery with prizes ranging from cash, trucks, guns and weekend trips.

Arizona reports 915 new COVID-19 cases, 20 more deaths

After a lag in reporting due to the Memorial Day holiday, Arizona is reporting more than 900 new confirmed COVID-19 cases.

Free beer, other new incentives for Biden's 'month of action' ahead of July 4 goal

President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a “month of action” to urge more Americans to get vaccinated before the July 4 holiday, including a number of new incentives and steps to ease barriers.

Army veteran organizes hike across Arizona for PTSD awareness
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Army veteran Joshua Emer is leading a 100-mile hike with other veterans through Arizona to raise awareness for those struggling with PTSD. Proceeds will be donated to Semper Fi & America's Fund, a non-profit that benefits critically ill and injured servicemembers.

FDA recalls unauthorized at-home coronavirus rapid test over false results concerns

The COVID-19 antigen and antibody test kits were distributed to pharmacies and sold directly to consumers, and the FDA said it has "serious concerns about the performance" of both tests.