Phoenix business owner loses 75 pounds after customer offers him some life-changing advice

A customer told a Phoenix business owner that if he didn’t lose weight, he could risk becoming extremely sick from COVID-19. He listened, and what happened next is truly remarkable — and it’s a story he hopes will help others as well. FOX 10’s Anita Roman reports.

US states are easing COVID-19 restrictions too early, medical experts say

With the U.S. vaccination drive picking up speed and a third formula on the way, states eager to reopen for business are easing coronavirus restrictions despite warnings from health experts that the outbreak is far from over and that moving too quickly could prolong the misery.

Fauci says CDC working on guidelines for small gatherings among fully vaccinated people

During a Monday virtual press briefing, Dr. Anthony Fauci said small gatherings at home without masks are “low risk” as long as the people present have received both doses of their COVID-19 vaccine.

Deal offers California school districts money to reopen classrooms

Under the deal announced Monday, school districts could receive up to $6.6 billion if they reopen classrooms by March 31. The proposal does not require staff and students to be vaccinated, and districts are not required to have agreements with teachers' unions.

Persian Garden Cafe in Phoenix closing after 20 years of business

A Persian staple in Phoenix is closing after two decades of business in the Valley after loss of business during the pandemic and raised rent.

Allergy season in full swing in Arizona, doctors say

Allergies or COVID-19? That's what many are asking themselves as they experience sneezing, a runny nose and an itchy throat during allergy season.

Family hopes laughter, sunshine will help Largo nurse paralyzed after COVID-related illness

Desmon Silva has been hospitalized in Boston since July after doctors say a COVID-19-related infection led to paralysis. Monday, the 23-year-old from Largo returned home via air ambulance.

VCU student from Loudoun Co. dies in off-campus fraternity house

Adam Oakes, 19, of Sterling, died at an off-campus fraternity house at Virginia Commonwealth University on Saturday after what his family has described as a rush event where the teen reportedly drank a large quantity of alcohol.

4th at-home COVID-19 test gets emergency use authorization from FDA

The FDA gave approval for the QuickVue At-Home COVID-19 Test, allowing certain consumers to rapidly test themselves for the coronavirus.

Prince Philip moved to specialized London heart hospital, continues to fight infection

Buckingham Palace says Prince Philip has been transferred to another London hospital to undergo testing and observation for a pre-existing heart condition as he continues treatment for an unspecified infection.

Arizona reports no new coronavirus deaths as toll nears 16,000

The state Department of Health Services released the latest figures on March 1, which include 1,039 more confirmed virus cases. This brings Arizona’s overall total case number to 817,821 and the number of deaths to 15,979.

US begins distribution of single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

Nearly 4 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine were shipped Sunday night and could be used for injections as early as Tuesday, officials said.

Playball! Spring training starts back up at Goodyear Ballpark
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Spring training is back in the Valley! The Goodyear Ballpark held its first game of the season over the weekend, with limited fans in attendance amid the pandemic. FOX 10's Ty Brennan reports.

COVID-19 vaccine doses stolen, 2 children wrongly vaccinated, Tennessee officials say

Tennessee health officials say coronavirus vaccine doses were allegedly stolen and two children were improperly vaccinated in Shelby County. The state is also investigating how 2,400 vaccine doses were wasted.

37,000 Chicago Public School students to return to classrooms on Monday

About 37,000 K-8 Chicago Public School students will return to classrooms on Monday for the first time in almost a year. Teachers will work with in-person and remote students simultaneously.

COVID-19-related illness leaves Largo nurse paralyzed from neck down

A nurse paralyzed by a COVID-19-related infection is on his way back home to Florida after spending months recovering in a Massachusetts hospital.

'Been waiting a year and a half': Fans enjoying return to spring training games during pandemic

Fans headed back to Salt River Fields to watch the Arizona Diamondbacks play a game of baseball on a cool Valley Sunday. It's been more than a year since fans could watch the team in person since the COVID-19 pandemic began.