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Pima County leads state in vaccinations

County health officials hope to move into Phase 1B by late next week.

Arizona reports more than 5,100 new COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths

More than 850 news cases in Pima County, nearly 80 in Cochise County

Pima County's COVID-19 costs keep growing

Federal money for the pandemic has run out.

Total COVID-19 cases in Arizona now more than 500,000

Pandemic shows no signs of abating

Tucson nurse describes staff shortages, anti-mask sentiment amid COVID-19 surge

As cases are surging across Arizona, progressive care nurse pleads with the public to stay safe.

Pima County preparing for COVID-19 vaccine distribution

The first wave of vaccines could arrive in a few weeks and will go first to health care workers and people on congregate settings.

Pima County top health official warns of 'sobering weeks ahead' with pandemic

County puts voluntary curfew in place for the rest of the year.

Pima County seeing 'alarming' rise in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations

The county health department is urging the public to follow precautions, especially with the holidays approaching.

Pima County, state preparing COVID-19 vaccine plans

The Pfizer announcement that a vaccine may soon be available has put public focus on distribution.

Pima County struggles with contact tracing

COVID-19 cases are rising, and the county needs the public’s help.

Pima County taking testing to where the college students are

The county will use pop-up sites near local bars catering to students.

Pima County coronavirus cases show signs of stabilizing

Arizona has seen a slowdown in coronavirus infections, but Pima County's rate seems to have stagnated.

Pima County to open free pop-up testing sites

The one-day sites are supposed to help underserved areas of the community.

Pima County opens another free COVID-19 testing site

The county is opening its third, free site at the Morris K. Udall Center.

Pima County COVID-19 infection rate below Arizona average

The number of testing sites in the county is increasing.

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