Arizona reports 604 new coronavirus cases but no new deaths

The Arizona Department of Health Services said on March 29 that it has tallied 604 new virus cases. That brings the state’s pandemic total to 840,492 cases. The number of known COVID-19 related deaths remains 16,918.

Peoria Community Center reopens to the public
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The Peoria Community Center is reopening to the public on March 29. In-person programming, rentals and community partner activity will resume in April, with social distancing and mask protocols in place. More information at http://peoriaaz.gov/.

WHO report says animals likely source of COVID-19, lab leak 'extremely unlikely'

A joint WHO-China study says that transmission of the virus from bats to humans through another animal is the most likely scenario, according to a copy obtained by the Associated Press.

Sarah Obama, matriarch of Barack Obama's Kenyan family, dies at 99

Sarah Obama, the matriarch of former U.S. President Barack Obama's Kenyan family has died, relatives and officials confirmed Monday.

Ban on renter evictions during COVID-19 pandemic extended through June 30

The CDC on Monday moved to continue the pandemic-related protection, which had been scheduled to expire on March 31. Here’s how to be eligible.

Serial killer on federal death row dies at Indiana hospital

A convicted serial killer whose victims included two young boys, including one from Riverside County, died Sunday at a hospital in Indiana, authorities said.

Flagstaff City Council objects to Gov. Ducey order on mask mandates

COVID-19 continues to spread and Ducey’s order ”is not in the best interest of public health and further erodes home rule,” the Flagstaff council’s statement said.

More than 2 million people have received their first COVID-19 vaccine dose in Arizona

More than two million people in Arizona have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as of March 27, something the director of the state's health department calls a "light at the end of the tunnel."

Birx recalls ‘very difficult’ phone call with Trump after publicly detailing COVID-19 spread

Dr. Deborah Birx revealed that she had a “very uncomfortable” and “very difficult” phone conversation with former President Donald Trump after she spoke out about the COVID-19 spread last August.

Colleges weigh mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for students

As more Americans get vaccinated, colleges are considering mandatory vaccines for students before returning to campus.

Old Town Scottsdale packed after Arizona Governor Doug Ducey lifts some COVID-19 restrictions

Old Town Scottsdale was packed for the first Friday night since Gov. Ducey relaxed some COVID-19 restrictions. People in the area say they have seen a big change in the crowds in recent days, as well as the number of people wearing masks.

Thousands attend concert in Barcelona after COVID-19 screening

If one overlooked the white face masks dotting the tightly packed crowd of music lovers, it was almost like pre-pandemic times in Barcelona’s Palau Sant Jordi concert hall Saturday night.

Texas COVID numbers decrease 17 days after mask, other restrictions lifted

Over two weeks since Texas lifted coronavirus mandates that allowed businesses to open at full capacity and mask-wearing optional, the state is still seeing falling caseloads.

CDC director concerned over rising COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations

Health officials are concerned that some COVID-19 metrics are trending in the wrong direction such as new cases and hospitalizations.

Worst may lie ahead for Brazil as it nears 4,000 daily COVID-19 deaths

Brazil currently accounts for one-quarter of the entire world’s daily COVID-19 deaths, far more than any other single nation, and health experts are warning the nation is on the verge of even greater calamity.