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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 2,378 COVID-19 cases, 1 addition death

Sep 6, 2021 Fifty-six percent of people in have been vaccinated for the virus.
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Arizona reports more than 3,000 new COVID cases for 4th day in row

Sep 5, 2021 The number of ICU beds used by COVID-19 patients increased by two to 563. That’s the most since mid-February.
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 on pace of reporting over 3,000 virus cases per day

Sep 4, 2021 The state reported 3,424 additional cases and 38 virus-related deaths on Saturday.
Mesquite Elementary School.

1 arrest after men confront school principal over COVID-19 mandates

Sep 3, 2021 School officials say several men threatened to make a citizen’s arrest of a Vail Unified School District principal while at least one brandished cable ties.
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 3,802 new COVID-19 cases and 80 more deaths

Sep 3, 2021 The CDC has advised that unvaccinated people should not travel during the holiday weekend.
A school bus.

How students are responding after a school year of remote learning

Sep 3, 2021 The Buzz talks with educators about the work that remains to keep kids learning, and emotionally and physically healthy.
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Arizona reports 3,470 additional COVID cases, 26 more deaths

Sep 2, 2021 The seven-day rolling averages of daily new cases and daily deaths have risen substantially over levels from two weeks earlier.
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 4,740 new COVID-19 cases, 67 deaths

Sep 1, 2021 The number of new cases Wednesday was especially higher due to a data-processing issue the day before.
Vials of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination clinic in Tucson. January 2021.

Hospitalization rare in Pima County for COVID cases in vaccinated population

Aug 31, 2021 Hospitalizations for children also remain low.
A sign outside of the University of Arizona bookstore reminds visitors that masks are required to enter.

Arizona reports 3,247 new cases of COVID-19

Aug 30, 2021 University of Arizona aims to ramp up testing as students return to campus.
Tohono O’odham Community College hosted a listening session July 15, 2021, with U.S. Secretary of the Education Dr. Miguel Cardona.

State mask bans face federal civil rights inquiries

Aug 30, 2021 Arizona has also banned schools from requiring students to wear masks but law is not yet in effect.
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 nearly 3,900 COVID cases as surge continues

Aug 28, 2021 The state’s number of virus-related hospitalizations in recent days ranged between 1,900 and 2,000.
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Arizona surpasses milestone of 1 million COVID-19 cases

Aug 27, 2021 Health officials on Friday reported 3,707 additional COVID-19 cases on Friday.
Floyd Chilton and colleagues in a lab.

Discovery of high levels of an enzyme in deadly COVID-19 cases could lead to a plan to save lives

Aug 26, 2021 UA researcher surprised to find high amounts of the human enzyme similar to rattlesnake venom known to 'shred' bacteria and viruses.
The Arizona State Capitol Executive Tower in Phoenix. January 2021.

Governor taps new leader for health department; Carmona to serve as advisor

Aug 26, 2021 Dr. Cara Christ, face of state's pandemic response, will step down Aug. 27.
Bishop of the Diocese of Tucson Edward Joseph Weisenburger, in a September 2018 studio interview at Arizona Public Media.

Tucson bishop tells clergy not to grant religious exemptions to vaccine, mask requirements

Aug 26, 2021 Bishop says objections to taking a vaccine or wearing a mask are unrelated to the Catholic faith.

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