Airports in late November will look very different in 2020, a year that has been dominated by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. In a press release Thursday, AAA Arizona projected a 10% drop for nationwide travel on Thanksgiving this year, with air travel in Arizona projected to suffer a 48.1% drop from 2019. Other means...
Read MoreTicketmaster has issued a response regarding Billboard’s report that concertgoers would have to verify that they’ve been vaccinated or tested negative for the virus before attending a live show. In an email to E.W. Scripps, Ticketmaster said there is no requirement coming from them about mandating vaccines or testing for future events. In the...
Read MoreThe holidays may look a lot different this year thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, but one thing remains constant: many Arizona families will need help putting food on the table. The Phoenix Rescue Mission and Hope for Hunger Food Bank are looking for donations of thousands of Thanksgiving turkeys to help feed families in...
Read MoreOne metric is keeping some Arizona businesses from being forced to close despite a surge in coronavirus cases around the state. It’s also ensuring that the recommendation for schools in some areas doesn’t get downgraded to virtual-only status. The Arizona Department of Health Services’ COVID-19 dashboards for schools and schools, which are updated every...
Read MoreThe messaging from health agencies is unanimous: People are safer at home and avoiding large groups, even if it means skipping some holiday traditions. However, experts also understand the importance of connecting with family. Dr. Charles Gerba is a professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of Arizona who, among other...
Read MoreIn a promising development, an initial glimpse at the data from Pfizer’s ongoing late-stage clinical trial shows that the company’s vaccine is more effective at preventing COVID-19 than a placebo. An early morning release said the vaccine from Pfizer and partner Biotech was “found to be more than 90% effective in preventing COVID-19” according...
Read MoreWith the passage of Proposition 207, the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office (MCAO) will be dismissing all pending and unfiled charges of possession of marijuana and any associated paraphernalia charges that are before this office. Instead of continuing to spend resources on these cases, this office will begin implementing the will of the voters immediately....
Read MoreArizona State University sports fans can get ready to cheer. According to multiple reports, an Arizona Board of Regents committee gave final approval of a plan to build a new 5,000-seat ASU sports arena that will be home to the ASU hockey team as well as other sports. Greg Cameron at CollegeHockeyNews.com first reported...
Read MoreIf you have been diagnosed with localized lung cancer, the survival rate is 61 percent while regional lung cancer has a 35 percent survival rate. Those diagnosed with distant lung cancer have the lowest rate of survival after five years at 3 percent. Overall, lung cancer survival at all stages is fairly low at...
Read MoreSpirit Airlines will ring in the new year with a new flight between Phoenix and Orange County, California. Starting Jan. 6, 2021, the ultra-low-cost carrier will offer a daily flight between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and John Wayne Airport. “People are ready to travel again, and we are excited to expand our service...
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