Virus associated with bird flu found in Valley wastewater; child pulled from AZ pool | Nightly Roundup
PHOENIX - From a bird flu-related discovery in the Phoenix area to new laws that are set to take effect at the start of 2025, here's a look at some of the top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for Monday, December 30, 2024.
1. Virus associated with bird flu found in wastewater samples
Featured
Bird Flu: Virus detected in Maricopa County wastewater samples
An "influenza subtype associated with avian flu" has been detected in wastewater samples collected within Maricopa County, according to health officials.
2. Payment schedule for Social Security in January
Featured
Social Security January payment schedule: Here’s when beneficiaries will get their checks
Here is the January Social Security payment schedule for retirement, disability, and survivor beneficiaries, as well as those who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
3. New laws set to kick in for 2025
Featured
New year, new laws: Minimum wage increases to AI rules and free college tuition
Starting January 1, new laws across the U.S. will bring significant changes.
4. How you can protect yourself against the norovirus
Featured
Norovirus outbreak: How to protect yourself from the ‘winter vomiting bug’
Cases of norovirus have surged in the first week of December alone, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
5. Child pulled from backyard pool
Featured
Child suffers life-threatening injuries following backyard pool incident: MCSO
The incident, according to MCSO, happened at a backyard pool in Queen Creek.
Also, your weather forecast for tonight
Featured
Arizona weather forecast: Highs in the 70s this week in Phoenix
High temps will stay in the 70s in the Valley this week as we kick off the new year.