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

Gov. Ducey signs COVID-19 liability shield into law

Apr 5, 2021 Critics say measure would reward bad actors who flouted health guidance and endangered their workers or the public
Downtown Tucson, Oct. 23, 2019.

News roundup: UA women’s basketball returns to Tucson, Dept of Interior announces new MMIW unit

Apr 5, 2021 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, April 5.
Downtown Tucson, Oct. 23, 2019.

News roundup: Sports return in Arizona, updates on local mask mandates

Apr 2, 2021 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, April 2.
COVID-19 vaccinations are administered in a drive-up facility at Banner South. From January 25, 2021.

Pima County opens up COVID-19 vaccine eligibility

Apr 2, 2021 Beginning April 5, anyone 16 or older is eligible for a vaccine.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey at a news conference at the University of Arizona where he spoke about state pods expanding COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to residents ages 16 and up. March 24, 2021.

Fact Check: Governor Ducey’s letter to Phoenix Mayor

Apr 2, 2021 Ducey’s letter contains mistakes when it comes to COVID-19 vaccine numbers
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey sits for an interview with Arizona 360 in his office at the Arizona Capitol on Jan. 13, 2021.

Gov. Ducey eases more restrictions as virus cases wane

Apr 1, 2021 Executive order lifts some limits on elective surgeries and visitation at long-term care facilities
The Tucson Skyline. October 23, 2019.

News roundup: AZ Senate considers ban on COVID vaccine requirements, UA study demonstrates vaccine’s efficacy

Apr 1, 2021 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, April 1.
An unemployment insurance claims office.

Unemployment continues slow drop

Apr 1, 2021 The number of people seeking unemployment benefits is going down.
Health care workers prepare doses of the COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination event in Globe on March 13, 2020.

Arizona vaccination rate for COVID passes 30% of population

Apr 1, 2021 Nearly 2.2 million Arizonans have received at least one dose, with nearly 1.4 million fully vaccinated
A tent at the University of Arizona where people can confirm their COVID-19 vaccine appointment. January 2021.

State Senate panel moves to ban COVID-19 vaccine requirements

Mar 31, 2021 Local government and business would be banned from requiring vaccines for employees and customers.
Downtown Tucson, Oct, 23, 2019.

News roundup: UA researchers explore origin of Earth's water, Ducey establishes holiday to honor code talkers

Mar 31, 2021 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, March 31.
UA Cancer Center oncology nurse Iris Delfakis receives the first shot of COVID-19 vaccine administered at Banner-UMC on Dec. 17, 2020.

HEROES study: COVID vaccines 90% effective

Mar 31, 2021 First responders rank among workers with the highest risk
Sunlink bus sign announcing that masks are required to ride.

Pima County keeps mask mandate

Mar 31, 2021 County officials say the Governor has overreached his power.
Downtown Tucson, Oct. 23, 2019.

News roundup: Groundwater protection bills stall in legislature, county and UA retains mask mandates

Mar 30, 2021 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, March 30.
Signage inside a building at the University of Arizona promotes mask wearing on campus, July 2020.

UA not lifting mask requirements

Mar 30, 2021 The decision is despite Governor Ducey’s order allowing the end of mask mandates.
The Tucson Skyline. October 23, 2019.

News roundup: TUSD reports from first week back, Sonoran officials die in plane crash on way to Tucson

Mar 29, 2021 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, March 29.

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