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University of Arizona will require masks indoors

Aug 11, 2021 ASU, NAU also announce mask requirements amid rising number of COVID-19 cases statewide.

Pima County overdose deaths on pace to surpass last year's record

Aug 10, 2021 Nearly 450 people died from overdoses across the county last year, county officials say this year that number could surpass 500.

UA to open with in-person classes

Aug 9, 2021 Arizona requirements keep the university from mandating vaccines and masks.

Arizona reports more than 2,000 COVID-19 cases for 6th day

Aug 9, 2021 Virus-related hospitalizations continue to climb with 1,380 as of Sunday.

Rocky Point implements new COVID-19 restrictions as cases rise

Aug 8, 2021 Leaders announced they are reducing hours and capacity at some local establishments.

Arizona reports over 2K more COVID cases on 4th straight day

Aug 7, 2021 Seven-day rolling average of daily new cases nearly doubled over the past two weeks.

Mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinics coming to Tucson schools

Aug 6, 2021 Alice Vail Middle School and Salpointe Catholic High School will have clinics Saturday. No appointments needed.

Arizona health officials report 2,289 new cases of COVID-19, 11 deaths

Aug 5, 2021 Hospitalizations at highest level since February

UA re-evaluating how the school semester will begin

Aug 3, 2021 UA official says how the university will start the year depends on COVID-19 transmission data.

Arizona reports 1,974 new COVID-19 cases, 30 deaths

Aug 3, 2021 Hospitalizations reach highest level in about five months

How to have a conversation about the COVID-19 vaccine

Aug 3, 2021 UA grad assistant hosts online discussion

Arizona reports 1,846 virus cases after 2 days of 2,000-plus

Aug 2, 2021 CDC: Transmission of COVID-19 substantial or high in all Arizona counties

Arizona reports 2,306 new COVID-19 cases and 5 more deaths

Aug 1, 2021 State sees more than 2,000 new cases for second consecutive day

Arizona reports over 2K daily virus cases for the first time in five months

Jul 31, 2021 Virus-related hospitalizations also on the rise

Navajo doctor named Indian Health Service's chief medical officer

Jul 30, 2021 For the last several years, Dr. Loretta Christensen been one of IHS' leaders in the Navajo Nation.

Arizona reports 1,965 new COVID-19 cases, 24 deaths

Jul 30, 2021 Number of new cases is most reported in a single day since March

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