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Arizona reports 6th day of over 100 virus deaths in 9 days

Many hospital are operating above normal capacity

Ducey still not doing enough, says Banner top clinical leader

The state's largest health care chain is over capacity at several facilities.

New state benchmarks mean bars, restaurants can stay open

Relaxed rules were enacted last week with little notice.

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.

Banner-Phoenix morgue overflows with COVID-19 dead

Hospital calls on refrigerated trucks as the pandemic grows.

COVID-19 vaccine came quickly, but not at the expense of safety, expert says

A conversation with Deepta Bhattacharya, an immunobiologist at the University of Arizona.

Phoenix doctor on his experiences treating COVID patients

Dr. Frank LoVecchio works in emergency medicine at Valleywise Health Medical Center.

COVID-19 vaccinations begin in Tucson

TMC, Banner-UMC giving vaccine to front line health care workers

Pharmacies will help vaccinate long-term care residents

The government is partnering with the private sector.

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.

COVID-19 vaccinations begin Thursday in Pima County

Most people will get theirs in spring or early summer.

State works to clean up chemical pollutants in Tucson water supply

ADEQ is addressing PFAS contamination of Tucson backup groundwater wells.

UA receives gift to promote medical knowledge of other cultures

The $50,000 donation aims to support education pairing mainstream medicine with alternative healing traditions.

El Rio’s approach to health care during the pandemic

A discussion with CEO Nancy Johnson.

Patience advised for coronavirus vaccine distribution

A UA immunobiologist notes procedure can trigger more questions about controlling the virus.

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