Research Suggests Many Have Had COVID-19 With No Symptoms

A flood of new research suggests that far more people have had the coronavirus without any symptoms, fueling hope that it will turn out to be much less lethal than originally feared. While that’s clearly good news, it also means it’s impossible to know who around you may be contagious. That complicates decisions about... Read More

Lyft To Continue Operating At Sky Harbor Despite New Fees

Ride-sharing company Lyft says it will continue to operate at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport despite new fees that are set to go into effect at the beginning of May. Lyft previously said it intended to eliminate rides to and from Sky Harbor if the fees were implemented but changed course because of the... Read More

FDA Authorizes First Test At-Home Coronavirus Test Sample Collection

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the first diagnostic test with a home collection option for COVID-19. Specifically, the FDA re-issued the emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp) COVID-19 RT-PCR Test to permit testing of samples self-collected by patients at home using LabCorp’s Pixel by LabCorp COVID-19 Test home collection... Read More

Banner Health to Impose Pay Cuts and Furloughs

Phoenix-based Banner Health, which is Arizona’s largest private employer, will impose “short-term” furloughs and pay cuts for some employees, company officials confirmed Monday. Other major hospitals and hospital systems have announced similar cost-cutting reductions for employees in response to changing economic conditions and state policies related to COVID-19. Banner Health, which has approximately 43,000... Read More

Arizona’s Three State Universities Announce Tuition Proposals

Arizona’s three state universities have announced tuition proposals for the 2020-2021 academic year, proposing increases for some students but holding steady for others while still waiting to decide in other categories. Separate statements released Friday by the presidents of the University of Arizona, Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University cited changing and uncertain... Read More

Forest Service Takes Steps To Reduce Human Caused Wildfire During Global Pandemic

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, Southwestern Region is enacting a campfire ban to protect the health and safety of employees and communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Campfires at the six national forests in Arizona will be banned through June to avoid the use of fire and medical resources for human-caused wildfires amid... Read More

What the FDA Is Saying About Wiping Down Your Groceries Or Packages

As grocery shopping remains a necessity during this pandemic, many people have questions about how to shop safely. Many consumers have become increasingly concerned about shopping for groceries in stores. If you’ve been worried about contracting the contagious virus from food or other packages that you don’t wipe down, the Food and Drug Administration has some... Read More

Companies Are Offering Free Deals During The Coronavirus Pandemic

If you are following the recommended guidelines from the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention during the coronavirus pandemic, it means unless you are an essential worker, you are stuck at home. Right about now, whether you are working or studying from home, chances are cabin fever has... Read More

Trump Announces He Is Suspending Immigration Into The U.S.

As global COVID-19 infections near 2.5 million, President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he plans to sign an executive order to temporarily ban immigration into the US amid the spread of COVID-19. “In light of the attack from the Invisible Enemy, as well as the need to protect the jobs of our GREAT... Read More

U.S, Canada, & Mexico Extend Travel Restrictions For 30 More Days Due To COVID-19

The United States, Mexico and Canada are extending restrictions on nonessential travel for an additional 30 days due to the coronavirus crisis, the Department of Homeland Security said Monday. The announcement from Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf comes as the first order was set to expire. “In close collaboration, the U.S., Mexico and... Read More