Arizona hospitals still crowded despite fewer COVID patients
COVID-19 patients still account for about 70% of emergency room usage.
Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic
This week, The Buzz examines what researchers and others in Arizona have learned in the years since the first cases emerged.
Medical team going to Sierra Vista to battle COVID-19 surge
Arizona authorities requested the federal help to respond to a rise of COVID-19 hospitalizations in the Sierra Vista area.
Arizona gets mixed grades on tobacco policy
American Lung Association gives state an F for tobacco taxes, regulating flavored products and funding prevention programs.
COVID infections closing some urgent care centers
Banner urges telehealth options as an alternative.
Miracle Medicine
Dr. Floyd "Ski" Chilton and his team at the University of Arizona are developing a drug that could drastically reduce the risk of death from COVID-19.
Pima County adds testing site to meet surge
Board of supervisors also okays 5-year test supply.
Tucson nurses call for hospitals to do more to fix staffing shortages
A nurses' union held a rally Thursday to call for more competitive salaries and bonuses.
Wearable Innovations
If you already think of your Fitbit or smartphone as an extension of your body, wait until these new devices hit the market!
University of Arizona updates mask policy, requiring surgical or higher-quality masks
The policy allows cloth masks, if paired with a surgical mask, but cloth masks alone will not meet the requirement.
County attorney reassigns unvaccinated workers
Department fulfills mandate without firings.
Virus-related ER visits in Arizona up as more seek tests
Arizona on Thursday reported 10,679 additional confirmed cases and 16 more deaths.
Pima County out of take-home COVID tests
In-clinic tests still available, county health director says.
Tohono O'odham chairman tests positive for COVID-19
Tohono O'odham Nation Chairman Ned Norris Jr. plans to continue work as the chairman remotely while isolating.
At-home COVID test kit distribution at Abrams Public Health Center on Tuesday
The Pima County Health Department and El Rio Community Health Center will have 3,000 kits available between 1 and 7 p.m.
