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A photo accompanying a UANews release about the university's antibody testing effort in partnership with the state.

How testing and tracing can help combat COVID-19

Jun 19, 2020 As cases rise dramatically in the state, public health experts look to expand virus detection.
Workers harvest greens alongside farm equipment in the Yuma area in this file photo.

Coronavirus cases surge in Arizona's border counties

Jun 17, 2020 Two Arizona counties along the border have experienced dramatic upticks in the last month.
Pediatricians are concerned that most Arizona children have missed routine vaccinations.

Coronavirus concerns lead parents to delay vaccinations

Jun 17, 2020 Pediatricians say 80% of Arizona children have missed checkups since March.
A collected sample undergoes coronavirus testing.

Rise in coronavirus cases keeps pressure on UA lab

Jun 17, 2020 The university's biodepository is working to meet an increasing demand for test kits.
ADHS Director Cara Christ, Gov. Doug Ducey and Maj. Gen. Michael McGuire show up to a June 17 meeting wearing masks. They removed the masks after sitting down.

Ducey: Local governments can implement their own COVID-19 mask policies

Jun 17, 2020 The announcement comes amid calls for local control over mask requirements and a continuing surge in cases.
A sign urging protective measures against the novel coronavirus along a road in Douglas, Arizona. April 2020.

Increased COVID-19 hospitalizations in Arizona could cut into the standard of care

Jun 16, 2020 Arizona has not tapped into its surge capacity yet, but some health care experts say a rise in cases means that could change soon.
A protester bangs a drum on the sidewalk outside the La Palma Detention Center in Eloy, Arizona. Protesters in over 200 cars circled the facility on on April 10 calling for the release of detainees in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Migrants plead for release as COVID-19 cases surge in ICE detention

Jun 15, 2020 At least 122 migrants have the virus at the Eloy Federal Contract Facility, the second-most nationwide.
A sign outside of a hospital in Douglas in 2011.

Arizona COVID-19 hospitalization numbers at CDC threshold

Jun 15, 2020 Health care leaders warn of a strain on hospital resources as case numbers rise in the state.
A photo accompanying a UANews release about the university's antibody testing effort in partnership with the state.

UA expands COVID-19 antibody testing to more groups

Jun 10, 2020 Hospital workers, first responders and some state employees are eligible to see if they have COVID-19 antibodies.
ADHS Director Cara Christ, June 4, 2020.

State reminds hospitals to activate emergency plans

Jun 8, 2020 The letter from the ADHS director came after Banner Health announced Friday it was nearing capacity.
A March 15 Arizona Department of Health Services photo of COVID-19 tests.

Federal data shows COVID-19 spread in some Arizona long-term care facilities

Jun 8, 2020 Arizona is increasing testing in long-term care facilities, but some say the state was slow to act early on.
Outdoor pets must have easy access to water and cool airflow during hot weather.

Animal experts caution extra care for pets in hot weather

Jun 2, 2020 Excessive heat warning means companions should move indoors if possible.
The administration building of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe.

Pascua Yaqui Tribe receives roughly $27 million in coronavirus relief

Jun 1, 2020 The tribe says it’s allotting some of the money to immediate needs and will save a portion for coronavirus costs later this year.
Still image from a video of Pima County Public Health Director Bob England in a March 20 briefing.

Departing Pima County health director thanks community for its response to crisis

May 29, 2020 Theresa Cullen is taking over for Interim Director Bob England, who became a face of the county's coronavirus response.
Arizona Health Director Cara Christ, Gov. Doug Ducey and Director of the Department of Emergency and Military Affairs Maj. Gen. Michael McGuire at a May 28 update on the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Schools will reopen in fall, youth sports a go, says Gov. Ducey

May 28, 2020 The state is releasing guidance on youth activities and schools in the coming days.
A protester bangs a drum on the sidewalk outside the La Palma Detention Center in Eloy, Arizona. Protesters in over 200 cars circled the facility on on April 10 calling for the release of detainees in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Immigration advocates: Exposure to COVID-19 higher than reported in ICE detention

May 27, 2020 Tucson legal aid group says a third of their clients tested positive for the virus once released.

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