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Ducey tries to streamline vaccine delivery

The governor issued an executive order to make distribution more efficient.

Arizona to receive fewer vaccine doses than expected next week, health department says

The state will receive about 30,000 fewer Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines than expected for the week of Dec. 20.

Pharmacies will help vaccinate long-term care residents

The government is partnering with the private sector.

Ducey offers guidance, no new restrictions in COVID-19 briefing

Ducey had not given a live briefing since Oct. 28.

Arizona COVID-19 case counts reaching summer levels

As daily numbers continue to rise, the state has been silent on implementing any new restrictions.

State map showing coronavirus cases by ZIP 'pretty much meaningless,' Pima County Health director says

Bob England says the map mostly shows where some limited groups have been tested, not the spread of the virus.

Arizona hospitals, health care providers receive $707M from relief package

Many hospitals, especially those in rural areas, took financial losses due with the suspension of elective surgeries.

Gov. Ducey issues stay-at-home order for Arizona

The executive order is effective Tuesday at 5 p.m.

Arizona health director expects COVID-19 illnesses to peak in April, hospitalizations in May

Gov. Ducey on Thursday issued an order to hospitals to develop plans to increase capacity.

Arizona closing schools due to COVID-19 concerns

The governor and the superintendent of public instruction announced schools will be closed through at least March 27.

Emergency voting in Pima County going ahead, recorder says

The recorder's office says wipes and hand sanitizer are available for those casting early ballots.

Navajo request federal funding to hire coroners

If successful, the tribe will be the first in the country with such a department.

Tucson raises minimum age to purchase tobacco products to 21

The 6-1 vote makes Tucson the fifth city in the state to adopt such an ordinance.

Tucsonans debate details of raising the legal age to buy tobacco

The county is proposing changes to who gets punished and what the punishment should be.

Report: US Native American health agency at crossroads

The Indian Health Service has been plagued with problems standing in the way of delivering health care.

Arizona Changes Medical Records Law to Ensure Patient Access

The law requires providers that shut down to transfer records to the patient or to an entity like the statewide health information exchange.

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