Governor taps new leader for health department; Carmona to serve as advisor
Dr. Cara Christ, face of state's pandemic response, will step down Aug. 27.
Discovery of high levels of an enzyme in deadly COVID-19 cases could lead to a plan to save lives
UA researcher surprised to find high amounts of the human enzyme similar to rattlesnake venom known to 'shred' bacteria and viruses.
Tucson bishop tells clergy not to grant religious exemptions to vaccine, mask requirements
Bishop says objections to taking a vaccine or wearing a mask are unrelated to the Catholic faith.
Navajo Nation requiring workers to get a full dose of the COVID-19 vaccine
The mandate says employees from a variety of departements be fully vaccinated by late September.
Arizona COVID-19 cases remain above 3,000 per day
Health officials reported 3,307 new cases on Sunday and three new deaths.
Arizona reports 3,109 new COVID-19 cases, 53 deaths
Head of county health department says rising case numbers, especially among young people, are troubling.
Legal settlement is a win for Pascua Yaqui voting rights.
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Banner ICUs filling, but not with COVID patients
Patients who waited through the pandemic are finally going to the hospital.
Education secretary warns Arizona over mask law
Secretary says blocking school districts from requiring masks may violate the terms of federal funding.
Romero pushes back on latest Ducey order banning vaccine mandates
The mayor of Tucson has clashed with the governor's office on COVID-19 protocols for months.
Arizona reports 2,400 new COVID-19 cases but no new deaths
Hospitalizations in the state related to COVID-19 have nearly tripled since the end of May.
Arizona reports over 3K more virus cases on 2nd straight day
The state’s seven-day rolling averages for cases and deaths also continued to rise along with virus-related hospitalizations.
TUSD to begin "pooled testing"
Test program could reach every classroom by October
Arizona reports 3K virus cases for first time in 6 months
The state also reported 23 more deaths.
Arizona reports 2,970 more COVID-19 cases, most in 6 months
The number of virus patients occupying hospital beds also continued to climb on Thursday.
