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A sign outside of a hospital in Douglas in 2011.

Arizona hospitals still crowded despite fewer COVID patients

Feb 17, 2022 COVID-19 patients still account for about 70% of emergency room usage.

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.

Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic

Feb 11, 2022 This week, The Buzz examines what researchers and others in Arizona have learned in the years since the first cases emerged.

Veterans benefit from American Rescue Plan Act funds

Feb 2, 2022 A new report breaks down how the legislation helped veteran families weather the last year.

File image of a health care worker adjusting an IV bag.

Medical team going to Sierra Vista to battle COVID-19 surge

Feb 1, 2022 Arizona authorities requested the federal help to respond to a rise of COVID-19 hospitalizations in the Sierra Vista area.

The Tucson Unified School District building.

TUSD board says temporary remote days would not constitute a school closure

Jan 27, 2022 The district is looking for ways to cope with teacher absences due to COVID-19

The shoes of children as they sit in a row inside a kindergarten classroom.

Arizona loosens rules limiting work by substitute teachers

Jan 25, 2022 Groups representing rural schools and school administrators proposed the changes.

Outside of the Robert D. Morrow Education Center for Tucson Unified School District.

TUSD not expected to close any schools due to Omicron surge

Jan 25, 2022 Superintendent Trujillo says current pandemic-driven teacher shortage is manageable

A sign directing visitors to the emergency room at Banner University Medical Center

COVID infections closing some urgent care centers

Jan 24, 2022 Banner urges telehealth options as an alternative.

A sculpture outside of the University of Arizona's Main Library is donned with a face mask.

University of Arizona officials sticking with in-person classes

Jan 24, 2022 University testing shows a COVID positivity rate of close to 11%.

CDC data puts Arizona near the top of COVID-19 death rates

Jan 24, 2022 Only Mississippi has a higher rate.

Children at school during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Arizona sues Biden to keep school anti-mask rules

Jan 21, 2022 The federal government demanded the state stop sending millions in federal COVID-19 relief money to schools if they don’t have mask requirements or close due to COVID-19 outbreaks.

Arizona Congressman Raul Grijalva. August 2021

Grijalva announces 2nd COVID-19 infection

Jan 20, 2022 The chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee said Thursday he has minor symptoms.

A sign requiring students to wear masks near the University of Arizona student union in Tucson on Jan. 20, 2021.

University of Arizona students adjust to new school mask requirements

Jan 20, 2022 The January change in school policy requires UA students to ditch cloth masks in favor of higher-grade alternatives

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

Pima County adds testing site to meet surge

Jan 18, 2022 Board of supervisors also okays 5-year test supply.

Treasury: Arizona risks relief funds over anti-mandate rules

Jan 14, 2022 At issue are two state programs that are meant to help schools and students but that direct funding away from jurisdictions with mask requirements.

COVID testing site near the University of Arizona student union on Dec. 14, 2022.

University of Arizona gives students money for COVID-19 testing, vaccinations

Jan 14, 2022 Organizers of the Star Rewards Program say the effort has led to an increase in testing and vaccine document uploads.

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