Arkansas Gov. aims to end mask mandate at month’s end

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Sunday that he believes his proposal to remove a mask mandate intended to slow the spread of the coronavirus will take place as planned at the end of the month.

Slow walkers more likely to die from COVID-19 regardless of weight, study finds

Researchers looked at walking pace because they say it's an easy way to assess overall physical health - and found slow walkers are at the greatest risk of severe COVID-19, regardless of BMI.

Parents of virtual learners say their kids have worse mental health, less time outside, CDC survey finds

One year after the coronavirus pandemic shut down schools nationwide, a CDC survey released Thursday shows that remote learning has taken a toll on the mental and physical health of both parents and children. 

Toddler recovering from a brain tumor gets a unique surprise in the Valley
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Sloan was diagnosed with a brain tumor just before her first birthday and after multiple surgeries, the tumor was removed. Since then, Sloan is having to relearn new milestones like walking and talking. Make-A-Wish Arizona decided to brighten her day by surprising her with a playhouse where she can continue her road to recovery with play therapy.

World stayed 'resilient' amid devastating COVID-19 pandemic, according to report

The coronavirus brought a year of fear and anxiety, loneliness and lockdown, and illness and death, but an annual report on happiness around the world released Friday suggests the pandemic has not crushed people's spirits.

Muralist Hugo Medina honors frontline workers in Phoenix
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Muralist, Hugo Medina, honored frontline workers in Phoenix through a tribute at 16th Street and McDowell Road. He says this is his way of saying thanks for all they've done during the pandemic.

Fauci says Europe’s latest COVID-19 surge is a warning to US

The government’s top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci is warning the latest COVID-19 surge in Europe could be a sign of what’s to come in the U.S.

The Singletons marks one year of drive-thru distribution
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The Singletons, an Arizona nonprofit that feeds single-parent households with family members who are battling cancer, is marking one year of drive-thru distributions. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports.

Operating hours to shorten at COVID-19 vaccination sites in Arizona

Cancellations made the vaccination appointments for people 55 and older available for online signups at State Farm Stadium and Chandler-Gilbert Community College.

AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccinations resume in Europe after blood clot reports

After several leaders suspended the shot following reports of blood clots, countries across Europe are resuming COVID-19 vaccinations with the AstraZeneca shot.

Spectators from abroad to be barred from Tokyo Olympics

Spectators from abroad will be barred from the Tokyo Olympics when they open in four months, the IOC and local organizers said Saturday.

Senior dogs, some whose owners died of COVID-19, find new home in canine retirement community

Stacey Herrick runs a non-profit elderly dog retirement home out of her house in Philadelphia where some dogs whose owners have died of COVID-19 go to spend the rest of their days.