Coronavirus in Arizona: Latest case numbers
The latest information on coronavirus cases in the state, from the Arizona Department of Health and county health departments.
Arizona COVID-19 toll tops 12,000 deaths, over 700,000 cases
The Department of Health Services reported 8,099 additional known cases and 229 additional deaths, increasing the state’s pandemic totals to 708,041 cases and 12,001 deaths.
Navajo Nation extends stay-at-home order, lifts weekend lockdowns
Beginning January 25, Navajo Nation residents will be required to stay home 24 hours a day, with the exception of essential workers, or anyone who needs to get food or medicine.
Phoenix, Tempe high school districts partnering to vaccinate thousands of Valley teachers, staff
The Phoenix Union and Tempe Union High School Districts are planning to provide thousands of education employees with the COVID-19 vaccine on Jan. 22 and 23.
City of Mesa offers employees their first round of COVID-19 vaccine
The city of Mesa is offering employees the first round of the COVID-19 vaccine and several pop-ups have been scheduled throughout the city. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.
Arizona family in mourning after healthcare worker dies from COVID-19
Brenda Cancinos was a 34-year-old who worked at ValleyWise Health.
More testing urged in Arizona as new COVID-19 cases persist
The Department of Health Services reported 9,398 additional known cases and 244 additional deaths, increasing the state’s pandemic totals to 699,942 cases and 11,772 deaths.
Downtown Phoenix venue ordered to close down by Arizona state officials due to COVID-19 measure violations
A venue in Downtown Phoenix has been ordered to close down by Arizona state health officials following a packed concert.
US got its first reported case of COVID-19 a year ago, expert talks where we are now
With COVID-19 being in the US for a year, according to reported cases, an Arizona health expert talks about where we are now with projections and spikes of cases.
ASU health policy expert weighs in on federal response to COVID-19 pandemic as President Biden takes office
The Director of ASUs Center for Public Health Law and Policy says while Former President Trump made big accomplishments in the development of the vaccine, he adds the response to the pandemic has been fragmented.
Arizona's COVID-19 vaccine online appointment system flooded with requests
As the COVID-19 vaccine distribution progresses in Arizona, the state's online appointment system is flooded with those looking for an appointment.
Nursing home COVID-19 deaths, cases in Arizona are spiking, AARP says
Although most seniors were in the first phase of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution, many in living facilities are still catching the virus, and some are dying from it.
Arizona reports 6,417 new coronavirus cases, 1 new death
Health officials say there are 6,417 new COVID-19 cases. The totals in Arizona since the pandemic began are now 673,882 cases and 11,266 known deaths.
AZDHS: Arizonans 65 and older eligible to register for COVID-19 vaccine on Jan. 19
Arizonans aged 65 years or older can start to get vaccinated against COVID-19, starting on Jan. 19, due to updated guidance from state health experts.
Memorial service held for Chandler police officer who died following COVID-19 battle
The Chandler Police Department is mourning the loss of Officer Tyler Britt, who passed away after long battle with COVID-19.
PCSO: Inmate hospitalized with COVID-19 has died
An inmate at a county jail in Tucson has died after contracting COVID-19.
Military nurses, tests coming to help hard-hit Yuma
Yuma County’s soaring numbers come as Arizona’s COVID-19 diagnosis rate ranked the worst in the U.S. over the past week, at one in every 120 people.
Beginning Jan. 19, people 65 and older can sign up for COVID-19 vaccine
Beginning Tuesday, January 19, thousands of people in Arizona will become eligible to register for the coronavirus vaccine.
Hundreds of children being admitted to Arizona hospitals for COVID-19
Children are being hospitalized for COVID-19 at record numbers in Arizona, according to a Banner Health spokesperson on Jan. 17. She backs up her claim with data that looked at trending numbers for several months in 2020.
Arizona health officials talk availability of second COVID-19 vaccine doses
With the second phase of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan underway, health experts are talking about whether or not Arizona has enough second doses to give.