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Most of Southern Arizona still must wear masks

The CDC has changed the guidance for when people need to wear masks.

Arizona court upholds decision to not release COVID records

An appeals court says not all COVID records are public.

Navajo Nation requiring workers to get a full dose of the COVID-19 vaccine

The mandate says employees from a variety of departements be fully vaccinated by late September.

Legal settlement is a win for Pascua Yaqui voting rights.

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More federal COVID-19 money for Arizona

Rural hospitals are getting millions from the federal government.

Pima County making progress on COVID-19 vaccines

President Biden set a goal of a 70% vaccination rate by July 4.

Ducey bans vaccine passports

Ducey issued an order banning government use of vaccine passports.

Pima County stops using Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

The county is following CDC and FDA recommendations.

State Senate panel moves to ban COVID-19 vaccine requirements

Local government and business would be banned from requiring vaccines for employees and customers.

State Senate committee takes aim at abortion

The bill would ban abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy.

Pima County keeps mask mandate

County officials say the Governor has overreached his power.

Pima County gets FEMA COVID-19 vaccine site

The state changes course on allowing FEMA to come in.

Pima County expands COVID-19 vaccines to those age 16 and older

The county expansion comes with some restrictions.

State opens COVID-19 vaccines to all adults

People age 16 and up are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccines at state pods.

State health officials getting ready to move COVID vaccine sites inside.

Rising temperatures mean outdoor locations will soon move.

AZ turns down FEMA COVID vaccine sites, Pima County unhappy

The county is still trying to get the federal help.

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