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A decal on a sidewalk in Tucson reminds pedestrians to follow social distancing guidelines. November 2020.

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
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.

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

Jul 31, 2021 Virus-related hospitalizations also on the rise
The Indian Health Service named Dr. Loretta Christensen the agency's new chief medical officer in July 2021. Previously, she was the chief medical officer of the Navajo IHS Service Area from 2017-2021.

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.
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.

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
This illustration provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in January 2020 shows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV).

COVID-19 top cause of death in Sonora in 2020

Jul 29, 2021 Virus was the cause of more than 6,000 deaths in the state
A Centers for Disease Control image of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

Mayor says masks will be required in Tucson city buildings

Jul 28, 2021 Romero cites new guidance from CDC amid growing caseload
ADHS Director Cara Christ speaking at an online press conference Friday, Jan. 8, 2021.

Top Arizona health official stepping down

Jul 28, 2021 Dr. Cara Christ, public face of state's pandemic response, leaving Dept. of Health Services
A sign outside of the University of Arizona bookstore reminds visitors that masks are required to enter.

Health officials urge vaccinated in some areas to mask up again

Jul 27, 2021 New CDC guidelines apply to Pima County, most of Arizona
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 reports 1,441 more COVID-19 cases, no new deaths

Jul 26, 2021 8th day in a row of more than 1,000 cases
Tall grass grows in a field in the White Mountains of Arizona.

White Mountain Apache Tribe to reinstate 10 p.m. curfew

Jul 22, 2021 After 12 new cases in 24 hours, the tribe will move to Phase 3 restrictions. It also canceled its upcoming fair and rodeo.
A bundle of syringes at a COVID-19 vaccination site at Tucson Medical Center. January 2021.

Banner to require COVID-19 vaccines for staff

Jul 20, 2021 The health care system is giving employees about three months to get vaccinated.
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 again reporting over 1,000 new COVID-19 cases

Jul 19, 2021 Cases have been over 1,000 for four of the last five days
Sign in the Pascua Yaqui Tribe's lands urging tribal members to wear a mask during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pascua Yaqui Tribe to launch vaccination incentive program

Jul 19, 2021 The tribe is offering $100 to members living in Arizona who are fully-vaccinated.
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Arizona reports 980 new COVID-19 cases after 4 days of more than 1,000

Jul 18, 2021 State health officials had reported 1,945 new cases on Wednesday, 1,014 on Thursday, 1,251 on Friday and 1,152 on Saturday
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 sees over 1,000 new COVID-19 cases for a 3rd day

Jul 16, 2021 The number of hospitalizations because of the virus have also been inching upward for the past week.

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