Arizona reports 1,338 new coronavirus cases as state nears 800K

The state did not report any new deaths Monday, but the fatality numbers tend to be light on Mondays following a weekend lag.

Sonoma County sheriff has not issued COVID citations: report

The Santa Rosa Press Democrat reports the sheriff's office has not issued even one citation since the summer. 

Good Door launches in Gilbert, Chandler
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One thing that's been so important during the pandemic is getting your hands on essential items, like toilet paper, hand sanitizer and other cleaning products. With stores running short on supplies, it can be a challenge, but a new organization is hoping to fill that need. More information at gooddoor.com.

Researchers identify 7 US-based coronavirus variants

It's news no one wants to hear, but researchers say they've found at least seven new coronavirus variants - all of them based right here in the United States.

New Zealand enters first lockdown in 6 months after unexplained COVID-19 cases found

The lockdown in Auckland, which extends through Wednesday, is the first in New Zealand in six months and represents a significant setback in the nation's largely successful efforts to control the virus.

Buffets back open in Ohio despite pandemic safety concerns

The buffet is back open at restaurants and bars throughout Ohio, but with cautionary self-service measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

Did you get the right stimulus check amount? Why you need to know before filing your tax return

Americans who have not received their coronavirus stimulus check payments, or who received the incorrect amount, have an opportunity to claim the missing money now that the 2020 tax season is officially underway.

Arizona reports 1,947 new COVID-19 cases and 30 more deaths

The latest numbers released by the Arizona Department of Health Services increased the state’s pandemic totals to 797,270 cases and 14,978 known deaths.

Arizona’s prison population declines by 11% during pandemic

In the four years before the pandemic, Arizona’s prison population hovered around 42,000. It started dropping in March and stood at 37,224 this week.

Many in Scottsdale not letting COVID-19 get in the way of celebrating Valentine's Day

The COVID-19 pandemic isn't going to stop loved ones from spending some time out on the town to celebrate Valentine's Day. They're enjoying time together in public while staying socially distant and wearing face masks.

Domestic violence hotline calls remain steady in pandemic, but are more 'intense'

An increased number of calls into domestic violence hotlines are more "intense" during the COVID-19 pandemic, says the director of Domestic and Sexual Violence at A New Leaf.

Arizona reports 1,791 additional COVID-19 cases, 114 deaths

The 1,791 cases and 114 deaths reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services increased the state’s pandemic totals to 795,323 cases and 14,948 deaths.

Woman, 78, dies after receiving COVID-19 vaccine; no link suspected

A 78-year-old woman died after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine at Cal Poly Pomona, but her death is not believed to be related to the vaccine, health officials said.

Spas typically busy during Valentine's Day feeling COVID-19 impact

Valentine's Day weekend is one of the busiest weekends of the year for local salons and spas. But they're taking a bit of a hit this year because of the pandemic.

Coconino County COVID-19 vaccine distribution works to not waste any doses

The call down list usually utilized by the end of the day. The reason they may have those extra vaccines available is because of what they are calling appointment hoarding.

4 potential COVID-19 therapeutics advance in trials

Enrollment has begun to test additional investigational drugs to fight COVID-19 symptoms, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced Friday.

Several Arizona Holocaust survivors receive COVID-19 vaccine doses

Arizona's health department has helped nearly 40 holocaust survivors from across the state register for vaccine appointments, making sure the community's most at risk community continues to become protected.