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A sign on the campus of the University of Arizona directs visitors to a COVID-19 testing site, August 2020.

UA to open with in-person classes

Arizona requirements keep the university from mandating vaccines and masks.
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 more than 2,000 COVID-19 cases for 6th day

Virus-related hospitalizations continue to climb with 1,380 as of Sunday.
Puerto Peñasco (Rocky Point), Mexico attracts thousands of visitors from Arizona and other places who are seeking sun, sand, and surf. This photo was taken in November 2018.

Rocky Point implements new COVID-19 restrictions as cases rise

Leaders announced they are reducing hours and capacity at some local establishments.
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Arizona reports over 2K more COVID cases on 4th straight day

Seven-day rolling average of daily new cases nearly doubled over the past two weeks.
Children at school during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinics coming to Tucson schools

Alice Vail Middle School and Salpointe Catholic High School will have clinics Saturday. No appointments needed.
A sculpture outside of the University of Arizona's Main Library is donned with a face mask.

Concerns about delta variant loom over new school year

Experts and community leaders continue to encourage eligible people get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Illustration of coronavirus structure.

Arizona health officials report 2,289 new cases of COVID-19, 11 deaths

Hospitalizations at highest level since February
University of Arizona students wearing masks on campus.

UA re-evaluating how the school semester will begin

UA official says how the university will start the year depends on COVID-19 transmission data.
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 1,974 new COVID-19 cases, 30 deaths

Hospitalizations reach highest level in about five months
A health care worker at Tucson Medical Center fills a syringe with a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. January 2021.

How to have a conversation about the COVID-19 vaccine

UA grad assistant hosts online discussion
A decal on a sidewalk in Tucson reminds pedestrians to follow social distancing guidelines. November 2020.

Arizona reports 1,846 virus cases after 2 days of 2,000-plus

CDC: Transmission of COVID-19 substantial or high in all Arizona counties
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.

Arizona reports 2,306 new COVID-19 cases and 5 more deaths

State sees more than 2,000 new cases for second consecutive day
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Arizona reports over 2K daily virus cases for the first time in five months

Virus-related hospitalizations also on the rise
The Indian Health Service named Dr. Loretta Christensen the agency's new chief medical officer in July 2021. Previously, she was the chief medical officer of the Navajo IHS Service Area from 2017-2021.

Navajo doctor named Indian Health Service's chief medical officer

For the last several years, Dr. Loretta Christensen been one of IHS' leaders in the Navajo Nation.
Two mask-wearing boys work on their laptops at the Jewish Community Center in Tucson. September 2021.

How to encourage children to follow COVID safety measures

Advice from pediatric infectious disease specialist Dr. Wassim Ballan.
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.

Arizona reports 1,965 new COVID-19 cases, 24 deaths

Number of new cases is most reported in a single day since March

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