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.
Mexico’s supreme court rules penalizing abortion is unconstitutional
In Mexico, only four of 32 states have broadly legalized abortion before 12 weeks of pregnancy.
Arizona eldercare workers to see pay bump
Arizona Department of Economic Security announced $2.5 million program to increase wages
Banner UMC opens new exam site for survivors of sexual violence
The new site increases access to forensic exam sites, which were previously only available at Tucson Medical Center.
Tucson Medical Center loses part of its opioid suit
The Arizona Supreme Court rules the hospital cannot sue pharmacies.
Hospitalization rare in Pima County for COVID cases in vaccinated population
Hospitalizations for children also remain low.
FDA approves Pfizer vaccine
Assistant director of the Arizona Health Services Department discusses efforts to boost the state's vaccination rate.
Arizona surpasses milestone of 1 million COVID-19 cases
Health officials on Friday reported 3,707 additional COVID-19 cases on Friday.
Governor taps new leader for health department; Carmona to serve as advisor
Dr. Cara Christ, face of state's pandemic response, will step down Aug. 27.
Discovery of high levels of an enzyme in deadly COVID-19 cases could lead to a plan to save lives
UA researcher surprised to find high amounts of the human enzyme similar to rattlesnake venom known to 'shred' bacteria and viruses.
Tucson bishop tells clergy not to grant religious exemptions to vaccine, mask requirements
Bishop says objections to taking a vaccine or wearing a mask are unrelated to the Catholic faith.
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.
Arizona COVID-19 cases remain above 3,000 per day
Health officials reported 3,307 new cases on Sunday and three new deaths.
Arizona reports 3,109 new COVID-19 cases, 53 deaths
Head of county health department says rising case numbers, especially among young people, are troubling.
Legal settlement is a win for Pascua Yaqui voting rights.
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