Arizona sees new highs in COVID-19 ventilator, ICU bed use
Health officials report another 1,357 confirmed COVID-19 cases and eight additional deaths. Arizona has seen 123,824 cases and 2,245 deaths. However, the number of infections is thought to be far higher because many people have not been tested, and studies suggest people can be infected with the virus without feeling sick.
Arizona Gov. Ducey: State receiving 361 cases of Remdesivir
Cases of an antiviral drug that can lessen the effects of COVID-19 are on its way to Arizona, Governor Doug Ducey said.
Bars sue Arizona Gov. Ducey over executive order that forces them to close
A lawyer representing the bar owners says Gov. Ducey's executive order that forced the closure of bars in Arizona is not constitutional.
Arizona Gov. Ducey limits indoor dining at restaurants to less than 50% capacity amid surge in COVID-19 cases
Governor Doug Ducey is holding a news conference on July 9 at 3 p.m. as Arizona’s death toll from the coronavirus outbreak topped 2,000 and state health officials reported new highs for COVID-19 hospitalizations and use of ventilators.
Arizona coronavirus death toll tops 2,000 as hospitals see surge
Figures released by the Arizona Department of Health Services showed a record 3,421 people being treated, filling up nearly half the available beds statewide. Intensive care units were caring for 879 patients, with 570 of them on ventilators to help them breathe. The numbers reflect hospital tallies on July 7.
Judge denies Mountainside Fitness' request for restraining order to block Gov. Ducey's executive order
A judge has denied Mountainside Fitness' request for a temporary restraining order that would block Governor Doug Ducey's executive order closing gyms across Arizona amid rising COVID-19 cases.
Arizona's eviction moratorium to end July 23, renters and courts prepare for evictions
Renters and courts are preparing for an influx of eviction filings due to Gov. Doug Ducey's eviction moratorium ending July 23. The moratorium was allowed due to many being unable to pay their rents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus cases in Arizona surpass 100,000; 1,810 deaths reported
The Arizona Department of Health Services said in a statement on July 6 that more than 62,000 of the 101,441 reported cases involve people younger than 44 years old.
AZDHS: Life Time now complies with Gov. Ducey's executive order on gym closure
Officials with the Arizona Department of Health Services say Life Time will comply with an executive order issued by Governor Doug Ducey that ordered all indoor gyms and fitness clubs to close their doors until July 27 to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Arizona suspends liquor licenses at Life Time
The Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control has suspended three licenses at two Life Time locations after they remained open in violation of Governor Doug Ducey's executive order.
Parent company of Pure Barre, CycleBar, Club Pilates suing Arizona over closing gyms
The CEO of Xponential Fitness, the parent company of Pure Barre, CycleBar and Club Pilates has filed a lawsuit against the state of Arizona for closing gyms.
Hot yoga studio owner forced to close business after Gov. Ducey shuts down gyms amid COVID-19
A Scottsdale hot yoga studio owner says she will have to close down her business after Governor Doug Ducey ordered the closure of gyms for at least 30 days due to rising coronavirus cases in Arizona. FOX 10's Anita Roman has the details.
Governor Ducey orders flags to fly at half-staff in honor of Officer Judd
Governor Ducey ordered flags to be at half-staff on July 2 from sunrise to sunset to honor the life of Officer Jason Judd.
Vice President Pence backs Arizona business closures in coronavirus hotspot
Vice President Mike Pence was joined by White House officials on his visit to Phoenix on July 1, listening to Governor Doug Ducey's requests for help as the widespread coronavirus grows. FOX 10's Justin Lum reports.
VP Mike Pence's Arizona campaign event canceled, will still meet with Gov. Ducey
Pence is scheduled to meet with Governor Doug Ducey on June 30 to speak on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic. His campaign event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Arizona reports record highs for coronavirus cases, deaths
The state department of health services reported 4,878 new cases and 88 additional deaths. Arizona now has a total of 84,092 cases and 1,720 deaths.
Arizona faces new closures as hospitals prep for coronavirus surge
Arizona and several other states that were reopening their economies have clamped back down over the past week as they eclipsed records for infections and hospitalizations. Republican Gov. Doug Ducey, however, went further than others by ordering gyms and movie theaters to close and postponing the start of school until mid-August.
Some Arizona gyms, fitness centers staying open and defying Gov. Ducey's order to close
Mountainside Fitness is planning to sue Governor Ducey, while others are defying his executive order and staying open.
Navajos concerned with COVID-19 spikes in surrounding areas
Reports from a dozen health care facilities on and near the Navajo Nation indicate more than 5,080 people have recovered. More than 54,700 people have been tested so far.
Gov. Ducey orders flags lowered to half-staff in honor of Granite Mountain Hotshots
On June 30, 2013, 19 elite firefighters known as members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots were killed battling a wildfire northwest of Phoenix after a change in wind direction pushed the flames back toward their position.