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A Centers for Disease Control image of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

Legality of potential COVID-19 vaccination requirements

The history of vaccination requirements offers insight to how COVID-19 vaccines may be implemented.
Community members travel by bus during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mitigating the spread of COVID-19 during Arizona's second wave

Experts warn Arizonans that without a change in behavior they're in store for another crisis.
Children at school during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 in Arizona: Community spread, vaccines and education

Plus, a look at how and why the FBI has jurisdiction in some crimes committed in tribal lands.

News roundup: State sees highest COVID case count since July, officials warn against holiday risks

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Nov. 19.
Margaret and Cathy Kay in January 2020, a few months before Margaret's death.

State officials discourage holiday gatherings for people in assisted living facilities

Officials continue to promote virtual visits and the role of designated essential visitors to keep morale up.
Gov. Doug Ducey at a Nov. 18, 2020 media briefing on the state's COVID-19 response.

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

Ducey had not given a live briefing since Oct. 28.
The Tucson Skyline. October 23, 2019.

News roundup: Napier concedes in Pima sheriff's race, Ducey issues COVID-19 video, virus testing at PCC

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, November 16
Two shoppers wear masks in a Tucson grocery store.

Ducey issues COVID video

As cases rise, Ducey takes to social media.
A health care worker handles supplies needed to collect saliva to test for COVID-19 as part of Arizona State University's testing initiative.

COVID-19 testing available at Pima Community College

PCC, Pima County, and ASU are teaming up for drive-thru testing.
Pima County COVID-19 testing at the Kino Events Center, July 13.

Arizona reports over 3K more COVID cases for 3rd day in week

The state saw the highest single-day spike since July.
Central Tucson from Sentinel Peak.

News roundup: Zoning rules shape Tucson, takeaways from the election

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Nov. 13.
The city of Tucson is using CARES Act funding to provide scholarships for child care during the pandemic.

Child care scholarships available for Tucson and South Tucson families

The scholarships can be applied to past due child care bills, registration fees and ongoing tuition.
A screenshot of COVID-19 cases by day in Pima County as tracked by the Arizona Department of Health Services, as of Nov. 13, 2020. Previous numbers may change as cases are confirmed or investigated.

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.
A Centers for Disease Control image of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

Pima County, state preparing COVID-19 vaccine plans

The Pfizer announcement that a vaccine may soon be available has put public focus on distribution.
A view of downtown Tucson.

News roundup: AZ Indigenous voters' priorities in election, new hospital coming to southeast Tucson

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Nov. 12.
Allie Young, the founder of Protect the Sacred, leads voters to the polls within the Navajo Nation on Election Day 2020.

Voters in tribal lands 'reclaimed' Arizona in this election, advocate says

Pandemic experience key to getting out the Indigenous vote, activists said.

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