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Arizona reports 1,441 more COVID-19 cases, no new deaths

8th day in a row of more than 1,000 cases

White Mountain Apache Tribe to reinstate 10 p.m. curfew

After 12 new cases in 24 hours, the tribe will move to Phase 3 restrictions. It also canceled its upcoming fair and rodeo.

UA mobile health clinic bringing COVID vaccines to rural counties

It includes overseeing cross-border vaccination events offered at some of Arizona's ports of entry.

Northwest Healthcare expands footprint in southern Arizona

The network's market CEO discusses how the. Northwest Healthcare has adapted during the pandemic.

Nursing shortages, other challenges facing Arizona’s health care system

A discussion with Hertel Report publisher Jim Hammond.

Banner to require COVID-19 vaccines for staff

The health care system is giving employees about three months to get vaccinated.

Arizona again reporting over 1,000 new COVID-19 cases

Cases have been over 1,000 for four of the last five days

Pascua Yaqui Tribe to launch vaccination incentive program

The tribe is offering $100 to members living in Arizona who are fully-vaccinated.

Arizona reports 980 new COVID-19 cases after 4 days of more than 1,000

State health officials had reported 1,945 new cases on Wednesday, 1,014 on Thursday, 1,251 on Friday and 1,152 on Saturday

Arizona sees over 1,000 new COVID-19 cases for a 3rd day

The number of hospitalizations because of the virus have also been inching upward for the past week.

Delta variant cases on the rise in Pima County

County health officials put the number of cases between 30-60

Local nurses protest staffing shortages

Nurses at St. Mary's Hospital take to the streets to voice their concerns.

More federal COVID-19 money for Arizona

Rural hospitals are getting millions from the federal government.

Spread of delta variant underscores importance of COVID vaccine

About 60% of eligible adults in Pima County are fully vaccinated against the disease.

Industries experiencing labor shortages in Arizona

The president of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry says nurses are in high demand.

Insects benefiting from early monsoon rains

Termites and mosquitoes are among those going through seasonal life cycles.

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