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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 3,234 new COVID cases, 10 deaths

Aug 25, 2021 The state's seven-day rolling average of daily new cases rose over the past two weeks.

Pima County COVID-19 testing at the Kino Events Center, July 13.

Pima County to open new free COVID testing site

Aug 24, 2021 Testing demand rising again as Delta strain surges

A sign outside of the University of Arizona bookstore reminds visitors that masks are required to enter.

Robbins 'frustrated' at student vaccine hesitancy

Aug 23, 2021 UA president will not restart vaccine site on campus

Arizona AG: Businesses can require vaccines

Aug 23, 2021 Attorney general says businesses must provide reasonable accommodations for those who cannot get vaccinated.

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez said the "Stay home, stay safe" message from the tribal government guarantees that businesses in the nation have the "the safest environment" compared to those outside its tribal lands during the pandemic.

Navajo Nation requiring workers to get a full dose of the COVID-19 vaccine

Aug 23, 2021 The mandate says employees from a variety of departements be fully vaccinated by late September.

Marana school district requires masks

Aug 23, 2021 Growing number of schools in Pima County requiring masks on campus.

Arizona COVID-19 cases remain above 3,000 per day

Aug 22, 2021 Health officials reported 3,307 new cases on Sunday and three new deaths.

Tucson vaccination mandate upheld by county judge

Aug 20, 2021 Police officers association argued the new policy is against state law and that Tucson violated its contract with the union.

Arizona reports 3,109 new COVID-19 cases, 53 deaths

Aug 20, 2021 Head of county health department says rising case numbers, especially among young people, are troubling.

The new tower at Banner University Medical Center opened on April 22, 2019.

Banner ICUs filling, but not with COVID patients

Aug 18, 2021 Patients who waited through the pandemic are finally going to the hospital.

Tohono O’odham Community College hosted a listening session July 15, 2021, with U.S. Secretary of the Education Dr. Miguel Cardona.

Education secretary warns Arizona over mask law

Aug 18, 2021 Secretary says blocking school districts from requiring masks may violate the terms of federal funding.

Tucson police union challenges city’s vaccine requirement

Aug 18, 2021 The Tucson Police Officers Association alleges the policy breaches its labor contract.

COVID-19 signage at Davidson Elementary. March 2021.

Romero pushes back on latest Ducey order banning vaccine mandates

Aug 17, 2021 The mayor of Tucson has clashed with the governor's office on COVID-19 protocols for months.

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey sits for an interview with Arizona 360 in his office at the Arizona Capitol on Jan. 13, 2021.

Ducey offers grants to schools that don't require masks

Aug 17, 2021 Announcement comes as COVID-19 cases rise and a growing number of schools require masks.

A teacher and students all wear masks while in the classroom at the International School of Tucson. February 2021.

More Tucson area school districts will require masks

Aug 17, 2021 Amphitheater, Catalina Foothills change policies after Phoenix court ruling.

University of Arizona students wearing masks on campus.

Ducey, local governments continue to spar over mandates

Aug 16, 2021 Tucson, Pima County, UA leaders all push back.

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