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Arizona reports 1,791 additional COVID-19 cases, 114 deaths

The number of patients hospitalized due to the coronavirus outbreak continues to drop
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Waiting for COVID-19 variants

Few cases of the variants have shown up in Arizona.
Downtown Tucson, Oct, 23, 2019.

News roundup: Economic relief for Arizonans in pandemic, vaccine sites increase capacity

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Feb. 12.
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 2,426 additional COVID-19 cases, 172 deaths

Case numbers continue to slow, but health experts caution diligence.
A COVID-19 vaccination site set up on the University of Arizona Mall. January 2021.

Rural counties making strides with COVID-19 vaccines

Many rural counties are leading the state in vaccination rates.
UA wildcat sculpture sports a mask, July 2020

No positive COVID-19 tests at UA

The university has had a positivity rate below 1% for weeks.
Downtown Tucson, Oct. 23, 2019.

News roundup: State plans for UA vaccine site expansion, lawsuit revisits Border Patrol shooting

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Feb. 11.
A sign in the lobby of Tucson Medical Center directs people where to check in.

COVID emergency prompts extended enrollment for health insurance

People can see if they're eligible for coverage on healthcare.gov.
A vial of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.

Once approved, should children receive the COVID-19 vaccine?

A discussion with pediatric infectious disease specialist Dr. Wassim Ballan.
Councilwoman Claudette White, a member of the Quechan Indian Tribal Council, died Feb. 6, 2021 after contracting COVID-19. She also served on the Quechan and San Manuel Band of Mission Indians tribal courts.

Fort Yuma Quechan Tribal Council member dies after getting COVID-19

Claudette White was new to the council but had a legal history in tribal courts as a judge.
A tent at the University of Arizona where people can confirm their COVID-19 vaccine appointment. January 2021.

UA vaccine site to be expanded

State, county officials differ over vaccine source.
Health care workers prepare to administer a doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine at a distribution site at Banner - University Medical North in Tucson on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020.

State wants 24/7 COVID-19 vaccine site in Pima County

Vaccine shortage means cuts to local centers.
Downtown Tucson, Oct, 23, 2019.

News roundup: Climate plan seeks community input, UA plans for more in-person classes

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Feb. 9.
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.

Navajo Nation reports 98% of available COVID-19 vaccine doses administered

The Navajo Nation and other tribes will also soon split hundreds of millions in federal COVID-19 relief.
Signage inside a building at the University of Arizona promotes mask wearing on campus, July 2020.

UA readies for more in-person classes

Officials are hoping all students are vaccinated by the end of the semester.
Dr. Cara Christ, the head of the Arizona Dept. of Health Services, took the President and Vice President on a virtual tour of State Farm Stadium in Glendale. The facility is a state-run mass vaccination site for COVID-19 that operates around the clock.

Biden and Harris “visit” state COVID-19 vaccination site

The President and Vice President had plenty of praise for Arizona.

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