COVID-19 vaccine distribution for people with disabilities
The Division of Developmental Disabilities continues to work with county health departments to arrange vaccine delivery to those unable to leave their home.
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Demand for vaccines slows as Arizona surpasses 17,000 deaths
Arizona health officials say they are seeing demand for COVID-19 vaccinations slowing, particularly at large sites.
Continue Reading COVID cases in Arizona rise, but deaths decline
The number of COVID cases continues to rise in Arizona, but deaths continue to decrease.
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Department of Corrections inmates have received over 6,800 vaccines
The Department has received 6,540 doses from the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) thus far. As of Friday, 5,499 of the allocated vaccines have been distributed to inmates.
Continue Reading Arizona vaccination rate for COVID passes 30% of population
Arizona on Thursday reported 381 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases and 10 more deaths as the number of people who have received at least one dose of vaccine passed 30% of the state’s population.
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More workers to be added at state-run COVID-19 vaccine sites
More than 900 National Guard personnel already are deployed to support the COVID-19 mission in Arizona.
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Researchers at ASU discover new COVID variant in Arizona
Arizona State University researchers have found a COVID variant that started in Arizona.
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ASU Class of 2021 to be celebrated in virtual ceremony
A virtual graduation is scheduled for the class of 2021. Arizona State University has its virtual ceremony scheduled for May 3.
Continue Reading Arizona Senate revokes mask mandate after governor’s action
The mayors of Tucson and Flagstaff have refused to revoke their mask mandates, and they can still be enforced in government buildings and are required in schools.
Continue Reading More than 600 new COVID cases reported in Arizona, 0 deaths
State officials report 604 new COVID cases and no new deaths.
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Two Cases of South African Variant Found In Arizona
PHOENIX (KYMA/KECY) – The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) reported the first cases of the South African COVID-19 variant in two test samples that originated in Arizona. ADHS made the announcement on Friday evening along with with the Maricopa County Department of Health, and the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen). No exact location of
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ADHS declines FEMA offer for federal clinics in Arizona
The director of the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) on Friday turned down an offer from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to set up a vaccination site in Arizona.
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Gov. Ducey’s new EO sparking reaction across the state
Many are chiming in after Governor Doug Ducey decided to lift several COVID-19 mitigation efforts. The executive order allows bars and restaurants to fully resume normal operations.
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UK variant of coronavirus detected on UofA campus
The University of Arizona announced Thursday the UK variant of coronavirus has been detected on campus.
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Arizona girl battles rare Covid-linked illness
(KYMA, KECY/CNN) – Arizona mother warns about rare Covid-related condition in children, as her own daughter fights for her life in ICU. Mike Pelton reports.
Continue Reading Arizona rolling averages of COVID cases, deaths drop sharply
The university’s vaccination center in partnership with the state has administered more than 50,000 doses of the coronavirus vaccine so far.
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Arizona expands COVID vaccine to 16 and older
Health officials say the Pfizer vaccine will be available for those 16 and older.The Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines will be available for those 18 and older.
Continue Reading COVID cases continue to drop in Arizona
Arizona health officials reported no deaths as they continue to see a downward trend in cases.
Continue Reading Arizona: More than 1M people in state now fully vaccinated
“Every dose of the COVID-19 vaccine administered to an Arizona resident represents an essential step forward in our fight against COVID-19,” says Gov. Doug Ducey.
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Gov. Doug Ducey says Arizona can meet Biden’s vaccine deadline
(KYMA, KECY/AP News) – Arizona can meet President Joe Biden’s goal to offer vaccinations to everyone who wants one by May as long as the federal government supplies enough vaccines, Gov. Doug Ducey said Friday. “If we have the supply we certainly have the infrastructure,” Ducey told Phoenix radio station KTAR-FM. Arizona is scheduling vaccines
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