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White Mountain Apache Tribe locks down due to increase in COVID-19 cases

The lockdown was triggered by a rolling three-day case count and will last the weekend.

Mask use spotty at Tumamoc, officials weigh need for closure

The hill's director says more people who walk in the evening need to put their masks on.

UA creates online skin cancer prevention training for massage therapists

The goal is that the training can one day be made available as a free tool.

Banner Health predicts full hospitals in one week

Facilities will exceed capacity soon as COVID-19 surges.

University researchers recommend 3-week shutdown, mask order

UA COVID Modeling Team warn of potential disaster from current surge

COVID-19 surge continues across the state

All counties have now moved up to the moderate range

COVID-19 rules are difficult to enforce

Numbers are rising and officials need the community to buy in.

Banner forecast to exceed hospital capacity next week

Officials are urging Arizonans to adjust Thanksgiving plans.

UA working on plans for spring semester

COVID-19 numbers will determine how the university teaches classes in the spring.

Pima County top health official warns of 'sobering weeks ahead' with pandemic

County puts voluntary curfew in place for the rest of the year.

State officials discourage holiday gatherings for people in assisted living facilities

Officials continue to promote virtual visits and the role of designated essential visitors to keep morale up.

Ducey offers guidance, no new restrictions in COVID-19 briefing

Ducey had not given a live briefing since Oct. 28.

Ducey issues COVID video

As cases rise, Ducey takes to social media.

COVID-19 testing available at Pima Community College

PCC, Pima County, and ASU are teaming up for drive-thru testing.

Pima County seeing 'alarming' rise in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations

The county health department is urging the public to follow precautions, especially with the holidays approaching.

Pima County, state preparing COVID-19 vaccine plans

The Pfizer announcement that a vaccine may soon be available has put public focus on distribution.

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