Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic
This week, The Buzz examines what researchers and others in Arizona have learned in the years since the first cases emerged.
Veterans benefit from American Rescue Plan Act funds
A new report breaks down how the legislation helped veteran families weather the last year.
Medical team going to Sierra Vista to battle COVID-19 surge
Arizona authorities requested the federal help to respond to a rise of COVID-19 hospitalizations in the Sierra Vista area.
COVID infections closing some urgent care centers
Banner urges telehealth options as an alternative.
University of Arizona officials sticking with in-person classes
University testing shows a COVID positivity rate of close to 11%.
CDC data puts Arizona near the top of COVID-19 death rates
Only Mississippi has a higher rate.
Grijalva announces 2nd COVID-19 infection
The chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee said Thursday he has minor symptoms.
University of Arizona students adjust to new school mask requirements
The January change in school policy requires UA students to ditch cloth masks in favor of higher-grade alternatives
Pima County adds testing site to meet surge
Board of supervisors also okays 5-year test supply.
Treasury: Arizona risks relief funds over anti-mandate rules
At issue are two state programs that are meant to help schools and students but that direct funding away from jurisdictions with mask requirements.
University of Arizona gives students money for COVID-19 testing, vaccinations
Organizers of the Star Rewards Program say the effort has led to an increase in testing and vaccine document uploads.
Tucson nurses call for hospitals to do more to fix staffing shortages
A nurses' union held a rally Thursday to call for more competitive salaries and bonuses.
Supreme Court blocks Biden's vaccine-or-test mandate for large private companies
The regulation struck down by the court would have applied to more than 80 million private sector employees.
Arizona passes grim pandemic milestone with 25,000 deaths
The state reported 18,573 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday.
Arizona reports 14,160 new COVID-19 cases, 213 deaths
State's biggest hospital system expects disruptions to surgical schedule as it faces staffing shortages.
