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The state says health care workers are at the top of the priority list for COVID-19 vaccine distribution.

Pima County preparing for COVID-19 vaccine distribution

Dec 5, 2020 The first wave of vaccines could arrive in a few weeks and will go first to health care workers and people on congregate settings.
Arizona Department of Health Services Director Cara Christ at a Dec. 02 briefing on the state's response to COVID-19.

Arizona sees 2nd highest COVID rise; messaging tone blunt

Dec 5, 2020 The outbreak’s fall surge continued to elevate occupancy rates of the state’s hospitals closer to capacity.
Central Tucson from Sentinel Peak.

News roundup: Campaign spending breaks records, COVID-19 cases continue to surge

Dec 4, 2020 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Dec. 4.
University of Arizona economist George Hammond during an interview with Arizona 360 host Lorraine Rivera on Dec. 2, 2020

Tracking changes in Arizona’s economy months into the pandemic

Dec 4, 2020 An update from University of Arizona economist George Hammond.
A server at Boca Taco on 4th Avenue speaks to a customer at a table outdoors on Nov. 23, 2020.

Ongoing challenges facing Tucson as 2021 nears

Dec 4, 2020 The pandemic continues to strain small businesses and nonprofits.
A handout image from Banner Health shows a health care worker in one of the hospital's COVID-19 units.

UA public health researchers recommend stay-at-home order as pandemic surges

Dec 4, 2020 A discussion about current trends with Dr. Joe Gerald, a member of the UA COVID-19 modeling team.
A sticker on the ground notifies customers where to stand in order to maintain social distancing at Sam Levitz Furniture Warehouse. May 2020.

How long does it take to spread COVID-19? Health experts say it depends

Dec 4, 2020 Arizona saw another sharp rise in cases Friday as Tucson's citywide curfew begins.
A Centers for Disease Control image of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

White Mountain Apache Tribe locks down due to increase in COVID-19 cases

Dec 4, 2020 The lockdown was triggered by a rolling three-day case count and will last the weekend.
Patrons at the Pima County Public Library's downtown Tucson branch use social distancing while waiting in line to use the library's computers on May 29, 2020.

Arizona reports over 5K COVID-19 cases for 2nd straight day

Dec 4, 2020 Only 9% of ICU beds statewide were available Thursday.
File photo of walkers on Tumamoc Hill.

Mask use spotty at Tumamoc, officials weigh need for closure

Dec 4, 2020 The hill's director says more people who walk in the evening need to put their masks on.
An unemployment insurance claims office.

Unemployment claims for self-employed decrease 4 weeks in a row

Dec 3, 2020 PUA numbers in Arizona have been on a roller coaster through much of the year.

News roundup: No new major COVID restrictions from governor, hospitals approaching capacity

Dec 3, 2020 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Dec. 3.
File image of a health care worker adjusting an IV bag.

Hospitals call on Arizona to act as COVID-19 surge mounts

Dec 3, 2020 The suggestions include a ban on indoor dining and group athletic events, curfews and limiting gatherings to no more than 25 people.
Tucson Mayor Regina Romero delivers her first State of the City address. Dec. 2, 2020

State of the City: 'Resilient,' according to Mayor Romero

Dec 2, 2020 Tucson’s mayor delivers her first State of the City address.
A sign outside the east entrance to Banner University Medicine directing visitors and patients to the emergency room.

Banner Health predicts full hospitals in one week

Dec 2, 2020 Facilities will exceed capacity soon as COVID-19 surges.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey delivers an address about the state's COVID-19 response Dec. 2, 2020.

Ducey tweaks rules on events, outdoor dining — no other COVID-19 restrictions

Dec 2, 2020 The governor said a vaccine plan is forthcoming, expecting the first doses to start arriving by the end of the month.

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