Ducey: Arizona must push back against Biden vaccine mandate
Ducey has encouraged people to get vaccinated but has worked aggressively to block mandates of all kinds.
Arizona virus-related hospitalizations top 2K over 10 days
The state’s seven-day rolling averages of daily new cases and daily deaths both rose over past two weeks.
Arizona health officials report 2,222 new COVID-19 cases, 26 deaths
Though 56% of Pima County residents are fully vaccinated, health officials say the rate is increasing too slowly.
Brnovich says City of Tucson can’t require COVID-19 vaccines
The Attorney General says the requirement violates state bans on vaccine mandates.
Pima County will raise health insurance costs for unvaccinated employees
County employees who have not gotten their shots will see a health insurance discount slashed and a new surcharge.
Arizona interest in anti-mask school vouchers outpaces funds
Gov. Doug Ducey's plan will give $7,000 a year to each student to pay for private school tuition.
Arizona reports 2,378 COVID-19 cases, 1 addition death
Fifty-six percent of people in have been vaccinated for the virus.
Arizona reports more than 3,000 new COVID cases for 4th day in row
The number of ICU beds used by COVID-19 patients increased by two to 563. That’s the most since mid-February.
Arizona on pace of reporting over 3,000 virus cases per day
The state reported 3,424 additional cases and 38 virus-related deaths on Saturday.
1 arrest after men confront school principal over COVID-19 mandates
School officials say several men threatened to make a citizen’s arrest of a Vail Unified School District principal while at least one brandished cable ties.
Arizona reports 3,802 new COVID-19 cases and 80 more deaths
The CDC has advised that unvaccinated people should not travel during the holiday weekend.
How students are responding after a school year of remote learning
The Buzz talks with educators about the work that remains to keep kids learning, and emotionally and physically healthy.
Arizona reports 3,470 additional COVID cases, 26 more deaths
The seven-day rolling averages of daily new cases and daily deaths have risen substantially over levels from two weeks earlier.
Arizona reports 4,740 new COVID-19 cases, 67 deaths
The number of new cases Wednesday was especially higher due to a data-processing issue the day before.
Hospitalization rare in Pima County for COVID cases in vaccinated population
Hospitalizations for children also remain low.
