Arizona economy recovering from COVID
University of Arizona research shows the state’s economy has seen substantial recovery toward its pre-pandemic peak. However, the level of recovery…
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Arizona coronavirus cases surpass 750,000
The number of coronavirus cases in Arizona climbed by more than 5,000 Saturday, pushing the total number of positive test results since the start of…
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Pregnant women should get Covid-19 vaccine, US doctors say, despite conflicting international advice
If you’re pregnant during the pandemic, major medical groups in the United States have a clear message for you — please consider being…
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Americans flock to Mexico in spite of pandemic
Although Mexico has the third highest coronavirus death rate in the world, Cancun and Tulum have become favorite destinations for…
Continue Reading CDC says travelers must wear masks on all forms of public transportation
As health experts warn that highly contagious coronavirus variants could soon worsen the spread in the US, the country is about to require masks on…
Continue Reading On the anniversary of Covid-19 becoming an official public health emergency, experts say it’s time for a change
It was one year ago today the World Health Organization declared that the novel coronavirus was a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.…
Continue Reading As variants threaten Covid-19 progress, US weighs trial results of Johnson & Johnson vaccine candidate
As Covid-19 variants are increasingly found in the United States, experts say Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine candidate would help in the…
Continue Reading Why parents should brace themselves for another uncertain summer and fall
I remember the talk among parents on my son’s last day of in-person school since the pandemic began. Back in March, some of them didn’t…
Continue Reading Babies get Covid-19 antibodies from mothers while in the womb, study finds
Antibodies that protect against the coronavirus often get transferred from mother to infant during pregnancy — a finding that indicates a…
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More coronavirus vaccine headed for Yuma County
The Yuma County Public Health District (YCPHD) announced Friday more doses of Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine will arrive next…
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Local health officials advise mask upgrades
As different strains of the coronavirus, continue to emerge in different parts of the globe, there is growing concern about the severity of some of…
Continue Reading Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine is 66% effective in global trial, but 85% effective against severe disease, company says
Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 single-shot vaccine was shown to be 66% effective in preventing moderate and severe disease in a global Phase…
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A moment of silence for local COVID victims
The ceremony began with a bell ring at approximately 3:30 pm and continued to ring 633 times for each life lost in the county to a pandemic with no…
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U.K. COVID variant confirmed in Arizona
The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) announced Friday evening it has confirmed the presence of the so-called U.K. strain of…
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Have you been trying to get yourself and your family vaccinated for Covid-19?
If you’ve been trying to get yourself, an elderly relative or someone you care for vaccinated for Covid-19, CNN Opinion wants to know what your…
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Traveling to Canada during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go
If you’re planning to travel to Canada, here’s what you’ll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the Covid-19…
Continue Reading Pentagon close to reaching agreement to provide around 450,000 Covid-19 vaccinations a day if they’re available
The Pentagon and the Federal Emergency Management Agency are negotiating the final terms of an agreement that could see the military provide around…
Continue Reading Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine, how it works and why it matters
A third Covid-19 vaccine, one made by Johnson & Johnson, could be authorized for use in the United States in the near future. Data about the…
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Canada introduces hotel quarantine, suspends Caribbean and Mexico flights
To curb coronavirus transmission, Canada announced rules Friday to further discourage international travel, especially during spring break. Most…
Continue Reading As variants threaten Covid-19 progress, US weighs trial results of Johnson & Johnson vaccine candidate
As worrisome Covid-19 variants are increasingly found in the United States, experts say Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine candidate would help…
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