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The latest coverage focusing on coronavirus (COVID-19) from the Arizona Public Media newsroom and community resources for the pandemic. Current coronavirus maps and charts Share your stories with usExperts answer your questions about COVID-19
LATEST NEWS
More than 4 million COVID vaccine doses administered in Arizona
More than 2.5 million have received the first dose, more than 1.6 are fully vaccinatedApril 10, 2021
News roundup: Arizona prepares for fire season, border communities see uptick in apprehensions
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, April 9.April 9, 2021
New border apprehension numbers need context, advocates say
CBP data shows more than 170,000 total apprehensions at the border in March, including record number of children.April 9, 2021
News roundup: TMC vaccination site moves to Udall Park, fire in Dudleyville threatens homes
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, April 8.April 8, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine clinic for Native Americans in downtown Tucson
If registered for the event, members of federally recognized tribes can get a shot at the Tucson Indian Center Saturday.April 8, 2021
TMC COVID-19 vaccination site moving to Udall Park
With the temperatures increasing, TMC's outdoor COVID-19 vaccination clinic moves inside.April 8, 2021
News roundup: UA lets go of Sean Miller, allows guests at graduation
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, April 7.April 7, 2021
News roundup: Pima County Supervisors vote against water rate hike, AZ pushes back tax deadline
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, April 6.April 6, 2021
Guests allowed at UA graduation
Graduates can have four family members at ceremonies.April 6, 2021
Navajo Nation records case of California COVID-19 variant
The news comes a week after the tribe identified another variant first found in the United Kingdom.April 6, 2021
UA opening COVID-19 vaccines daily
Available vaccine slots will be announced daily.April 6, 2021
Gov. Ducey signs COVID-19 liability shield into law
Critics say measure would reward bad actors who flouted health guidance and endangered their workers or the publicApril 5, 2021
News roundup: UA women’s basketball returns to Tucson, Dept of Interior announces new MMIW unit
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, April 5.April 5, 2021
News roundup: Sports return in Arizona, updates on local mask mandates
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, April 2.April 2, 2021
Pima County opens up COVID-19 vaccine eligibility
Beginning April 5, anyone 16 or older is eligible for a vaccine.April 2, 2021
Fact Check: Governor Ducey’s letter to Phoenix Mayor
Ducey’s letter contains mistakes when it comes to COVID-19 vaccine numbersApril 2, 2021
UA to keep enforcing mask policy, expand in-person class sizes
Leaders of the university's COVID response stress the importance of continued mask wearing.April 2, 2021
Discussion: communicating our differences about mask wearing
An expert in health communications weighs in on confrontations related to masking up in public.April 2, 2021
Gov. Ducey eases more restrictions as virus cases wane
Executive order lifts some limits on elective surgeries and visitation at long-term care facilitiesApril 1, 2021
News roundup: AZ Senate considers ban on COVID vaccine requirements, UA study demonstrates vaccine’s efficacy
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, April 1.April 1, 2021
Unemployment continues slow drop
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits is going down.April 1, 2021
Arizona vaccination rate for COVID passes 30% of population
Nearly 2.2 million Arizonans have received at least one dose, with nearly 1.4 million fully vaccinatedApril 1, 2021
State Senate panel moves to ban COVID-19 vaccine requirements
Local government and business would be banned from requiring vaccines for employees and customers.March 31, 2021
News roundup: UA researchers explore origin of Earth's water, Ducey establishes holiday to honor code talkers
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, March 31.March 31, 2021
HEROES study: COVID vaccines 90% effective
First responders rank among workers with the highest riskMarch 31, 2021
Pima County keeps mask mandate
County officials say the Governor has overreached his power.March 31, 2021
News roundup: Groundwater protection bills stall in legislature, county and UA retains mask mandates
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, March 30.March 30, 2021
UA not lifting mask requirements
The decision is despite Governor Ducey’s order allowing the end of mask mandates.March 30, 2021
News roundup: TUSD reports from first week back, Sonoran officials die in plane crash on way to Tucson
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, March 29.March 29, 2021
Anniversary of first COVID-19 cases among Tohono O'odham members
According Tohono O'odham Nation Health Care in early March 2021, 1,740 tribal members had contracted the disease.March 29, 2021
Pima County continues to see vaccine demand outpace supply
The county's chief medical officer discusses the county's coordination with the state.March 26, 2021
Ducey touts expanded vaccine eligibility at state pods
He also discusses why he denied FEMA permission to open vaccination sites in Pima County.March 26, 2021
Pima County gets FEMA COVID-19 vaccine site
The state changes course on allowing FEMA to come in.March 26, 2021
RESOURCES
COVID-19 Hotline
A COVID-19 hotline has been set up to answer any questions from the public and health care providers about testing, symptoms, and any other questions you have about the virus. Call (520) 626-6016 (local) or 1-844-542-8201 (state) to reach a health care professional.
Arizona Coronavirus Maps and Charts
Maps and charts show Arizona and Pima County COVID-19 numbers.
Arizona Department of Health Services
Arizona COVID-19 response, travel advisories, and latest updates.
List of COVID-19 Testing Sites
ADHS's information on where to find COVID-19 testing sites, hours of operation, and information about pre-registration.
Pima County COVID-19 landing page
Health updates and a local hotline to discuss testing, symptoms, and questions about the virus.
University of Arizona Coronavirus information
Updates and guidance from the University of Arizona on the novel coronavirus COVID-19.
ASU coronavirus updates
The latest news for ASU staff and students regarding COVID-19.
NAU coronavirus updates
Northern Arizona University is closely monitoring the growing public health concern of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Maricopa County COVID-19 Landing Page
Local guidance and information for Maricopa County residents.
CDC coronovirus page
Situation updates, information, and tips.
World Health Organization
Information and guidance from WHO regarding the current outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Updates daily.
Global cases map from Johns Hopkins University
A live, continually updated map of coronavirus cases around the globe.
The essential coronavirus FAQ
As scientists and health officials race for answers about the new coronavirus, this is a guide to the things we do know -- a resource that changes alongside our understanding of this virus.
Map: Watch the real-time spread of coronavirus in the U.S.
See where and how reported coronavirus cases have grown over time in the map.
Información en español
Recursos y actualizaciones sobre el coronavirus (COVID-19).
Unemployment infographic
How to file for unemployment insurance benefits in English and Spanish.
