Rick's Pub and Grub in Chandler closed by health department for COVID-19 violations

Another closure added to the growing list of businesses that violated COVID-19 guidance is Rick's Pub and Grub in Chandler, says the state's health department on Sept. 7.

10 Arizona counties meet health benchmarks to resume in-person learning at schools

The Arizona Department of Health Services announced on Sept. 3 that six Arizona counties, including Maricopa, have joined four others in meeting the benchmarks for hybrid learning -- a combination of in-person and virtual learning in schools amid COVID-19.

Northern Arizona University reopened for in-person classes

Northern Arizona University has reopened for in-person classes, welcoming students for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic closed the Flagstaff campus in March.

LIST: Arizona businesses that have been approved to reopen

As of Wednesday, August 19, several businesses have been approved, including movie theaters, bars, and gyms. AZDHS says duplicate business names reflect different locations. They did not give exact locations.

Arizona Health and Education Departments set guidelines for school reopenings

Arizona’s top health official and the state’s education chief laid out a series of guidelines on August 6 that public schools were urged to use when deciding whether coronavirus infection rates are low enough to safely reopen for full in-person learning.

Banner Health to add nearly 1,000 nurses, others in Arizona amid virus

Banner Health has announced that nearly 1,000 out-of-state nurses and respiratory therapists will be coming to care for COVID-19 patients - nearly twice the amount added during a busy flu season.

600 out-of-state nurses coming to Arizona to support hospitals

The Arizona Department of Health Services says it is partnering with Vizient, Inc. to bring nearly 600 out-of-state nurses to Arizona to support expanded capacity in hospitals amid COVID-19.

Tracking COVID-19: Health official believes Arizona is days away from using 'crisis standards of care'

Staffers are being called in from across the country to beef up hospitals to prepare for a COVID-19 surge. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen asked healthcare leaders when we could hit the tipping point.

Mountainside Fitness CEO says gyms will remain open during pandemic, plans to head to court

The CEO of Mountainside Fitness says he will head to court to defend his right to stay open during the COVID-19 pandemic. He says the state isn't taking into account the safety protocols he's put into place to keep his members safe.

Hospitals activate surge plans as Arizona case count climbs

A hospital spokesperson tells FOX 10 the plan includes using unoccupied patient care areas on the campus, as well as some areas within Cardon Children's Hospital for COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 patients.

Former Arizona health director talks about rise in COVID-19 cases

Arizona's former health director discusses the dangers of the state's surge in COVID-19 cases and how President Donald Trump's visit to Phoenix sent the wrong message.

Arizonans express frustration trying to get a COVID-19 test or test results

Two Arizonans share their experience trying to get tested for COVID-19. They say it's hard to get a test, although Gov. Ducey says if you want a test, that you could get one.

Arizonans receive mixed messaging about wearing masks when Ducey rarely publicly wears one

Many Arizonans are wondering if they should wear a mask amid the COVID-19 pandemic, in public or not, and the answer seems to be different depending on where you get it.

Recovery expert talks decreased opioid overdoses in Arizona

As the world tackles the coronavirus pandemic, it may be easy to forget about Arizona’s epidemic, the opioid crisis.