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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 president signs pandemic aid priorities, $1B spend

Jul 17, 2022 The spending plan covers COVID-19 and infrastructure.
A Centers for Disease Control illustration of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

Most Arizona counties have high COVID transmission rates

Jul 15, 2022 Two counties say a more than 100% increase in cases in the last seven days.
A screenshot from "Godzilla vs. Moguera" (A Short Stop motion battle), produced by Jurassic studios (aka Tobias).

Young Arizona filmmaker makes epics in miniature.

Jul 7, 2022 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Making Tucson more accessible for those with visual impairments; Neighbors come together and transform their alleyway as a means of coping with grief; and a look at the rarely enforced "Stupid motorist" law.
File image of the Pima County Administration Building in downtown Tucson.

Pima Board of Supervisors lifts vaccine mandate for temp election workers

Jul 7, 2022 Decision is designed to ensure an adequate number of workers for August primaries
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 COVID transmission numbers climb

Jul 5, 2022 Most of the state is now considered to have a high transmission rate.
Vials of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination clinic in Tucson. January 2021.

Pima County to start vaccinating 0-5 year olds

Jun 20, 2022 COVID-19 shots for tots rolling out now.
Vials of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination clinic in Tucson. January 2021.

Arizona ready for kids' COVID shots

Jun 15, 2022 Tens of thousands of doses are on the way to the state.
Gov. Doug Ducey delivers the annual State of the State address online due to COVID-19. Jan. 11, 2021

Ducey tests positive for COVID-19

Jun 13, 2022 He cancels border trip and meeting with Pence.
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COVID risks up in Arizona

Jun 10, 2022 The CDC has raised the transmission rates for many Arizona counties.
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.

COVID numbers rising in Arizona

May 27, 2022 The number of new COVID cases in Pima County has topped more than 1,000 for the second week in a row.
"A Man's Man", a short film featured in "I Dream in Widescreen 2022".

"I Dream in Widescreen 2022" is a feast for the mind's eye.

May 24, 2022 Also on Arizona Spotlight: How a lone graduate student provides top-notch COVID date from Sonora; Live Theatre Workshop's "Body Awareness" initiates some challenging conversations; and Wiley Ray and his Big O Band spread the legacy of Roy Orbison.
Gov. Doug Ducey during an interview with Arizona 360 at Arizona Public Media on Sept.24, 2019.

Governor OK's ban on school COVID-19 vaccines

May 23, 2022 The bills Ducey signed Friday permanently block disease mitigation measures that many health professionals say are critical to reining in the pandemic if case counts again surge.
A Centers for Disease Control illustration of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

COVID numbers rising in Pima County

May 18, 2022 The county government announced Wednesday it is changing the vaccination rules for employees.
Governor Doug Ducey speaking with attendees at the 2018 Arizona Technology Innovation Summit at the Camby Hotel in Phoenix, Arizona.

Two more bills targeting COVID rules head to Ducey's desk

May 17, 2022 The GOP-led Senate voted to block the state from ever adding a COVID-19 vaccine to the list of inoculations schoolchildren must receive to attend public school.
Gov. Doug Ducey during an interview with Arizona 360 at Arizona Public Media on Sept.24, 2019.

Ducey signs bill limiting successor's pandemic powers

May 6, 2022 The measure signed Friday won’t take effect until Ducey leaves office.
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 health agency: State's pandemic toll passes 30,000

May 4, 2022 According to the federal Centers Disease Control and Prevention, Arizona’s death toll ranks 11th highest among states.

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