Coronavirus

News roundup: State leaders on vaccine, COVID outbreak at Pima County Health Department

Dec 16, 2020 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Dec. 16.

Governor, health director discuss vaccine rollout amid ongoing COVID-19 surge

Dec 16, 2020 The governor spoke from a drive-thru vaccine distribution facility in Maricopa County.

Pima County health director tests positive for COVID-19 as part of outbreak at department

Dec 16, 2020 Officials say Dr. Theresa Cullen's positive test result underlines the severity of the rate of community transmission.

Tucson airport to increase hours of COVID-19 testing

Dec 16, 2020 The site currently is open select hours Friday to Monday, but on Friday it'll start opening daily till mid-January.

Pima County switches to mandatory curfew

Dec 15, 2020 Voluntary curfew was not working, according to supervisors.

News roundup: Vaccinations for local health workers, Tucson nurse on hospital conditions

Dec 15, 2020 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Dec. 15.

Arizona averages of COVID-19 deaths, cases double in 2 weeks

Dec 15, 2020 The number of COVID-19-related hospitalizations reached 3,702 on Monday, setting another record.

Tucson nurse describes staff shortages, anti-mask sentiment amid COVID-19 surge

Dec 15, 2020 As cases are surging across Arizona, progressive care nurse pleads with the public to stay safe.

COVID-19 vaccinations begin Thursday in Pima County

Dec 14, 2020 Most people will get theirs in spring or early summer.

Travel restrictions at the US-Mexico border extended through the holidays

Dec 14, 2020 Restrictions at the U.S.-Mexico border are now set to remain in place until at least Jan. 21.

Coronavirus surge continues across Arizona with no slowdown in sight

Dec 13, 2020 The reports 5,854 new COVID-19 cases and 35 more deaths

Arizona reports over 8,000 additional known COVID-19 cases

Dec 12, 2020 COVID-19 hospitalizations as of Friday reached 3,534, topping the summer surge’s high of 3,517 on July 13.

Arizona health director outlines state vaccine plans

Dec 12, 2020 Front-line health care workers will be first in line.

News roundup: Catching up with Arizona unions, health care during the pandemic

Dec 11, 2020 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Dec. 11.

Effectiveness of Tucson’s mandates to curb spread of COVID-19

Dec 11, 2020 Former Tucson Mayor Tom Volgy discusses the city's authority to go beyond the state's measures.

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