Arizona reports 3,691 additional COVID cases, 63 more deaths
The state reported 1,718 COVID-in patients, keeping the state on a level of hospitalizations that has plateaued in that vicinity all month.
How is Arizona’s economy recovering amid the pandemic?
While the state has recovered most of the jobs it lost during the onset of the pandemic, the labor market has changed.
Arizona reports 2,795 more COVID cases, reduces death total
The seven-day rolling average of daily new cases rose over the past two weeks.
Arizona reports 1,483 new COVID-19 cases and 11 more deaths
The state has reported 20,862 deaths from COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic.
Arizona reports 3,074 additional COVID cases, 51 more deaths
Data show that the seven-day rolling average of daily deaths rose over the past two weeks.
It’s been nearly a year. Why aren’t more Arizonans vaccinated?
This week, The Buzz revisits the rollout of vaccinations in Arizona, boosters and the barriers that stand between the state's residents and getting the shot — or the second and third.
Health official: Arizona poised to give COVID shots to kids
The head of the Dept. of Health Services says children are effective spreaders of COVID-19 and that vaccinating children would move Arizona closer to herd immunity.
Mexico’s president wants WHO to authorize Sputnik and CanSino vaccines
Until the life-saving medicines get that authorization, Mexicans who received them will likely not be able to cross into the United States when restrictions are lifted on Nov. 8.
Arizona reports 1,991 additional COVID cases, 47 more deaths
The state also reported that virus-related hospitalizations rose to 1,751 as of Tuesday, up from a recent low of 1,663 on Oct. 14.
Tucson city council tells employees to get vaccinated by December or face firing
Pima County will required COVID-19 vaccinations for employees who interact with medically vulnerable people.
Arizona increases in cases, deaths high after hiatus in reporting
After releasing no reports Sunday or Monday, the Department of Health Services reported 5,660 additional confirmed cases and 174 more deaths.
Penalties unclear for University of Arizona employees who miss vaccination deadline
University president says he expects very few employees will be denied exemption.
$36M going to select utility companies for temporary assistance
The pilot program includes Tucson Electric Power and Southwest Gas, but the Arizona Department of Economic Security it intends to take it statewide.
U.S. will lift border travel restrictions on Nov. 8 for fully vaccinated visitors
Those traveling for essential reasons — including truck drivers, people crossing to go to school or work or for medical reasons — will have until January to become fully vaccinated.
University of Arizona employees must be vaccinated by Dec. 8, president says
ASU, NAU will also require vaccination, citing new policies for federal contractors.
