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This transmission electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2—also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus that causes COVID-19—isolated from a patient in the U.S.

Arizona reports 3,249 new cases of COVID-19, two new deaths

Nov 22, 2021 The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Arizona reached 2,470 on Sunday.
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Arizona reports 5,070 new COVID-19 cases, another 78 deaths

Nov 19, 2021 The daily number of new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Arizona has jumped significantly to over 5,000, state health officials said Friday.
This transmission electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2—also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus that causes COVID-19—isolated from a patient in the U.S.

Arizona reports over 4K new virus cases; hospitalizations up

Nov 18, 2021 Only 6% of the state’s inpatient beds statewide were not in use on Wednesday.
A health care worker at Tucson Medical Center fills a syringe with a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. January 2021.

Pima County approves boosters because of high COVID spread

Nov 17, 2021 176 classroom outbreaks since school started.
The gate at the Nogales Border Patrol Station, February 2017.

Border Patrol line-of-duty deaths are up sharply during the pandemic

Nov 16, 2021 A spokesperson said all Border Patrol deaths from COVID-19 are considered line of duty deaths.
This transmission electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2—also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus that causes COVID-19—isolated from a patient in the U.S.

Arizona reports 3,240 additional COVID cases, 83 more deaths

Nov 16, 2021 The state reported that 2,274 COVID-19 patients occupied inpatient hospital beds.

Pima County recommends boosters for every eligible person over 18

Nov 15, 2021 Health officials cite increased COVID-19 transmission rates within the county.
A sign outside of the University of Arizona bookstore reminds visitors that masks are required to enter.

University of Arizona says about 75% of employees are vaccinated

Nov 15, 2021 All employees must be vaccinated or get an exemption under rules for federal contractors.
This transmission electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2—also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus that causes COVID-19—isolated from a patient in the U.S.

Arizona reports 2,774 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths

Nov 15, 2021 Hospitalizations in this surge initially peaked in early September before gradually rising again starting in late October.
This transmission electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2—also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus that causes COVID-19—isolated from a patient in the U.S.

Arizona reports 3,985 additional COVID-29 cases, 51 deaths

Nov 13, 2021 Virus-related hospitalizations remain near peaks seen during the autumn surge.
This transmission electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2—also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus that causes COVID-19—isolated from a patient in the U.S.

Arizona reports over 4,000 additional COVID cases, 51 deaths

Nov 12, 2021 State health department says rising number of cases are 'driving home the need for continuing tiered strategies of vaccination and mitigation'
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich in Phoenix, January 2019.

Judge denies request to block vaccination requirements for federal workers, contractors

Nov 10, 2021 Lawyers for the state attorney general's office argued the requirements violate the government's procurement rules.
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Arizona public health official: 'Pandemic not done with us'

Nov 10, 2021 The state on Wednesday reported over 3,000 additional confirmed cases for the sixth time in seven days.

180 city workers still not fully vaccinated

Nov 9, 2021 City prepares to terminate non-compliant employees.
This transmission electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2—also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus that causes COVID-19—isolated from a patient in the U.S.

Arizona reports 3,118 new COVID-19 cases, 77 more deaths

Nov 9, 2021 Since the start of the pandemic, Arizona has now seen 1,195,483 cases and 21,486 deaths.
Nogales, Arizona, strung up a welcome banner for people crossing into the town after the restrictions were lifted.

As crossing restrictions are lifted, Arizona border communities begin to reconnect

Nov 9, 2021 For the first time in nearly 20 months, visitors on non-essential trips started crossing into the United States along the border with Mexico on Monday.

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