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Arizona marks 2 years since state’s first COVID-19 case
As some expressed cautious optimism that Arizona’s surge of COVID-19 will soon peak, public health experts, overworked health care workers, and former...
Arizona health officials say ‘mild’ omicron still a risk
Hospital officials and public health experts in Arizona are warning against dismissing omicron because of its reputation for being a less severe...
Arizona reports 460 additional COVID-19 cases, 14 deaths
Arizona on Thursday reported 460 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases and 14 more deaths as both counts fell below the state’s latest seven-day rolling averages.
The...
Arizona reports 78 COVID-19 deaths after 2 days with none
Arizona on Wednesday reported 830 new COVID-19 cases and 78 deaths, ending a two-day period that saw no additional deaths confirmed at a time...
Surge in Arizona, world ‘hot spot,’ puts focus on governor
As Arizona experienced periodic spikes in COVID-19 cases since last spring, Gov. Doug Ducey frequently resisted calls to take strong measures. He has declined...
Banner Health hospitals, ICUs are filling up in Phoenix area
Three Banner Health hospitals are operating above capacity as Arizona confronts a surge in coronavirus cases, the top doctor for the state’s largest hospital...
Doug Ducey touts vaccine as open hospital beds hit record low
Gov. Doug Ducey implored people to get the COVID-19 vaccine when they’re eligible as hospital capacity on Wednesday hit a record low since the...
Arizona health experts urge more tests as testing declines
Over the course of just three weeks in July, from July 12 to July 26 weekly testing decreased by more than half.
Arizona virus toll tops 3,000 as Doug Ducey mulls bar reopening
Arizona topped 3,000 deaths from the coronavirus Thursday as Gov. Doug Ducey faces a deadline to decide whether bars and gyms he ordered to...
Official: Arizona schools need virus data to reopen campuses
Arizona’s school districts should be empowered to reopen campuses for the new school year based on public health data instead of committing now to...
