Southwest Airlines announced that the airline will cancel 1,500 daily flights starting March 27, which is an increase from airline said several days prior as demand for air travel continues to plummet. Southwest Airlines Co. flies about 4,000 flights on a normal day. The cancellations represent nearly 40 percent of the airline’s daily service....
Read MoreAmazon announced more than “half a million” items from its platform have been removed and 4,000 accounts were suspended due to price gouging amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Approximately half of the items sold by the online retailer are sold by third parties who set their own prices. Company regulations prevent sellers from exploiting emergencies by...
Read MoreA Trump administration official said Sunday that illegal border crossings have dropped by half as the strictest U.S.-Mexico border policies yet went into place amid the coronavirus pandemic, but there was confusion about how it is all working. Anyone caught crossing the border illegally is to be immediately returned back to Mexico or Canada,...
Read MoreAs Arizonans are urged to stay home and isolate to prevent further spread of COVID-19, the safety precaution can have dangerous effects for those suffering silently. “People get tremendous anxiety and depression, and you have suicides over things like this when you have terrible economies,” said President Trump on Monday. Arizonans have been asked...
Read MoreThe coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has effected nearly every industry, including our school systems. Many teachers are learning how to navigate taking their classroom online amid sweeping school closures. Virtual classrooms have their own challenges, but luckily there are resources available to support teachers through this difficult time. Join EarlyEdU Alliance’s Katie Emerson-Hoss, Higher Education...
Read MoreToday, Governor Doug Ducey and Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman jointly announced a partnership to launch Arizona Enrichment Centers starting next week to offer childcare for the children of first responders, critical healthcare workers, and essential public sector workers, including child safety workers. This announcement comes as school closures have been extended and...
Read MoreU.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams warned Monday that the coronavirus outbreak will worsen this week and said that people across the country are not taking the threat seriously enough. “I want America to understand this week, it’s going to get bad,” Adams said in a recent interview. The disease is spreading, he said,...
Read MoreBanner Health announced Monday it is rolling out drive-thru locations in Arizona to take samples for coronavirus testing. Anybody who thinks they are infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 can call Banner at 844-549-1851 for a screening with a medical professional. People who meet the criteria for testing set by the Centers of...
Read MoreGovernor Doug Ducey issued today an executive order clarifying businesses and operations deemed “essential” by the state and providing certainty to business owners, employees and families. The order is a proactive and administrative measure to ensure consistent guidance across the state. “Arizona is focused on limiting the spread of COVID-19, while providing relief to...
Read MoreArizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs took to social media to push Arizona House and Senate leadership for legislation that would authorize counties to shift elections to all ballot-by-mail if the need should arise. In a letter sent to leadership, Hobbs praised election officials for conducting an election under a public health emergency. She...
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