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Arizona reports 1,544 new COVID-19 cases, 37 more deaths

Health officials brace for potential surge from Super Bowl gatherings
A container holds several vials of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine at a distribution event at Tucson Medical Center on Jan. 15, 2021.

Pima County COVID-19 vaccine shortage due to federal government

The state made an error in ordering according to a member of Congress.
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey sits for an interview with Arizona 360 in his office at the Arizona Capitol on Jan. 13, 2021.

Congressional Dems ask Ducey to explain use of COVID-19 cash

Ducey used more than 20% of the $1.86 billion the state received in federal CARES Act relief cash to backfill agency budgets
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 COVID-19 death toll tops 14K; caution urged for Super Bowl

Case numbers have been dropping, but health officials remain concerned.
Downtown Tucson, Oct. 23, 2019.

News roundup: Changes come to local justice system, health officials answer common vaccine questions

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Feb. 5.
Two children use computers to complete their school work online in a computer lab at the nonprofit Chicanos Por La Causa in Phoenix. August 2020.

Priorities laid out by Supt. Hoffman in State of Education address

Analysis from Arizona Daily Star education reporter Danyelle Khmara.
A woman receives a COVID-19 vaccine at Tucson Medical Center. January 2021.

Digital divide a barrier to COVID vaccinations for some seniors

The Pima Council on Aging is helping connect adults 65 and up to the right resources.
A tent at the University of Arizona where people can confirm their COVID-19 vaccine appointment. January 2021.

Ethical dilemmas of distributing COVID-19 vaccines equitably

A discussion with the chair of the Dept. of Bioethics and Medical Humanism at the UA College of Medicine - Phoenix.
A bundle of syringes at a COVID-19 vaccination site at Tucson Medical Center. January 2021.

What protocols to follow after getting the COVID-19 vaccine

Insight from UA public health researcher Dr. Joe Gerald.
Central Tucson from Sentinel Peak.

News roundup: Border wall vivisects Indigenous communities, report scrutinizes border patrol rescue operations

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Feb. 4.
A sign outside Banner - University Medicine North in Tucson for the hospital's COVID-19 vaccine distribution site. Dec. 17, 2020.

Pima County getting fewer COVID-19 vaccines

The head of the Board of Supervisors is reaching out for more inoculations.
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 steady decline of new COVID-19 hospitalizations

4,417 new virus cases, 176 more deaths reported
A syringe draws fluid from a vial.

Maricopa county discarded more than 500 doses of virus vaccine

Gov. Ducey characterized vaccine doses being wasted as shocking and unacceptable.
A COVID-19 vaccination record card is received following the administration of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at Banner University South.

Arizona wants more people vaccinated against COVID-19

The state wants to increase vaccine outreach efforts.
Downtown Tucson, Oct. 23, 2019.

News roundup: Environmentalists assess border wall damage, state superintendent calls for better school funding

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Feb. 3.
The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona provides food to about 200,000 people each year.

Rights advocates applaud Biden's planned review of public charge rule

The 2019 change made it harder for immigrants to obtain visas and green cards if they used, or might use, government assistance

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