South African COVID-19 variant detected in Arizona, officials say

The so-called South African variant of COVID-19 has been detected in Arizona, according to officials with the Arizona Department of Health Services.

Masks, hand sanitizers, PPE are tax-deductible, IRS says

The Internal Revenue Service announced on Friday that personal protective equipment purchased to stop the spread of COVID-19 are considered tax-deductible.

Wisconsin bars, restaurants can now sell cocktails, wine to go

The bill, which won bipartisan approval in the Legislature, allows for mixed drinks and glasses of wine to be sold to go as long as they have tamper-evident seals. It takes effect immediately.

IRS says face masks, hand sanitizer are tax-deductible medical expenses

"The purchase of personal protective equipment, such as masks, hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes, for the primary purpose of preventing the spread of coronavirus are deductible medical expenses," the agency said in a statement.

Desert Financial Fiesta Bowl Kindness Arizona Caravan surprises GCU vaccine volunteers with breakfast
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Volunteers at the Grand Canyon University COVID-19 vaccine POD are being surprised with breakfast sandwiches by the Desert Financial Fiesta Bowl Kindness Arizona Caravan. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.

Stores offer free lamination for COVID-19 vaccination cards

If you've received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, you should have a proof of vaccination card that was made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Arizona attorney general sues over tax cut ban in Biden coronavirus relief bill

Arizona AG Mark Brnovich contends the provision is unconstitutional because it is ambiguous and imposes on Arizona’s sovereignty by attempting to control state budget decisions.

Researchers in Mexico invent nose-only COVID-19 masks to be worn during eating, drinking

Researchers in Mexico invented nose-only masks that reportedly give the wearer additional protection when eating and drinking when wearing a face covering is impractical.

Arizona Gov. Ducey lifts COVID-19 restrictions, including local mask mandates

The governor of Arizona has lifted COVID-19 restrictions on events on businesses in the state, with requirements now becoming "recommendations."

Study finds pregnant, lactating women protected by COVID-19 vaccines, pass antibodies to newborns

A new study found that the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines provide "robust" immunity for pregnant and lactating women, who can also pass protective antibodies to newborns.

4 people being monitored in Oregon for Ebola after returning to US from West Africa

Four people are being monitored by Oregon public health officials after potentially being exposed to Ebola while on a recent visit to Guinea and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), according to an Oregon Health Authority news release.