Some Valley businesses concerned for a potential May 1st reopening

While many businesses are preparing to reopen to the public on May 1st, some are in no rush to get back to business as usual.

VP Mike Pence doesn't wear mask during tour of Mayo Clinic COVID-19 research, treatment facilities

Vice President Mike Pence ignored a Mayo Clinic policy designed to slow the spread of coronavirus and did not wear a mask during his tour of Mayo's research and treatment facilities Tuesday.

No joke: Tupac Shakur needs unemployment benefits

It’s no joke — Tupac Shakur lives in Kentucky and needs unemployment benefits to pay his bills.

Trump urges states to consider opening schools before summer

President Donald Trump says states should “seriously consider” reopening their public schools before the end of the academic year, even though dozens already have said it would be unsafe for students to return until the summer or fall.

Dr. Cara Christ of Arizona Department of Health Services gives update on coronavirus pandemic
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Dr. Cara Christ of the Arizona Department of Health Services joined FOX 10 Arizona Morning to discuss the impact of the coronavirus pandemic around the state as Gov. Doug Ducey's stay-at-home order is set to expire at the end of the month.

Kim Jong Un may be trying to avoid coronavirus, South Korea says

Amid rumors regarding Kim's health, his absence from certain events could have stemmed from steps taken recently in North Korea to limit a potential coronavirus outbreak, officials say.

Grammy-nominated gospel singer Troy Sneed dies from COVID-19 complications

Troy Sneed, 52, arranged music on albums for the Georgia Mass Choir and appeared with the choir in 1996 film “The Preacher’s Wife,” starring Whitney Houston and Denzel Washington. 

Trump suggests schools should open for a 'short period of time' before academic year ends

President Trump, in his Monday coronavirus press briefing, said he thinks it would be a “good idea” if schools open up, even for a “short period of time” before the end of the academic year.

Rising support for mail-in voting amid pandemic, poll suggests

A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds Democrats are now much more likely than Republicans to support their state conducting elections exclusively by mail, 47% to 29%, according to the Associated Press.

Renovated Phoenix hospital to open as COVID-19 deaths steady

The work at St. Luke's is among a series of steps to prevent an overload of the state’s medical system. Hospitals have also been ordered by Ducey to boost capacity by 50%, sites have been chosen for overflow patients and a “surge line” that helps spread out patients among the state's hospitals has now been running for a week.

Netflix to release Michelle Obama documentary in May

“During this difficult time, I hope you’ll find some inspiration and joy in this film,” the former first lady wrote on Twitter.

South Korea maintains Kim Jong Un health rumors are untrue

A top South Korean official says his country is confident there have been no “unusual developments” in North Korea, suggesting that rumors about the possible ill health of leader Kim Jong Un are untrue.

Illinois man sues Trump for denying stimulus checks to Americans married to immigrants

An Illinois man is suing President Trump and other Republican officials because he is being denied a stimulus check because he is married to an immigrant without a social security number.

FDA warns of heart risks with Trump-promoted malaria drug

The warning comes as doctors at a New York hospital published a report that heart rhythm abnormalities developed in most of 84 coronavirus patients treated with hydroxychloroquine and the antibiotic azithromycin, a combo Trump has promoted.

Arizona's stay-at-home order a target of planned protests

Protests have reportedly been scheduled in response to the stay-at-home order that was issued for Arizona in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Ducey appoints 3 to Maricopa County Superior Court

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has appointed three new judges to the Maricopa County Superior Court.

Local medical expert says cleaning products should not be used to treat coronavirus

The Surgeon General, as well as cleaning product companies, have issued warnings against consumers putting cleaners in their body to treat or prevent COVID-19.