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Omicron variant of COVID-19 still a concern, fire …

11/27/2022
CHANDLER — Chandler Fire Chief Tom Dwiggins said COVID-19 hasn’t gone away. “Across the state, we’re seeing about 5,000 new cases of COVID-19 per week in Maricopa County, and …

Tempe sees 38% decrease in COVID-19 cases

2/15/2022
The city of Tempe is seeing a decline in COVID-19 cases as the omicron variant relinquishes some of its hold on the community. 

Phoenix hospitals face burned out staff, new mutation

1/27/2022
As the COVID-19 pandemic nears its two-year anniversary this March, Phoenix hospitals say their staff is burnt out as the virus shows few signs of slowing down and new mutations continue to arrive in the state.

County Health to supervisors: More COVID spread, less …

1/26/2022
Less death, more cases. And plenty of use of hospitals — especially emergency and ICU resources. Monday’s Maricopa County Department of Public Health presentation to the Board of …

Spike in COVID-19 cases leaves some Peoria Unified …

1/14/2022
Peoria Unified School District officials say they are doing their best keep schools open amid a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases since the first day of the new semester, Jan. 3.

‘Fast and furious’: Phoenix doctors say Omicron …

1/14/2022
As hospital beds fill with patients, urgent care clinics temporarily close their doors and emergency department waits grow longer, Phoenix doctors are warning the public this most recent wave of COVID-19 has not yet reached its peak.

Deer Valley Unified sees 208% surge in COVID cases

1/12/2022
Like the entire state, Deer Valley Unified School District is also experiencing a surge in active COVID cases.

Arizona health experts urge residents to get COVID-19 …

1/10/2022
As the omicron variant of COVID-19 continues to surge following the holidays and amid a return to work or school environments for much of the Valley, local health experts are touting the importance of booster shots.

Omicron spreads through airports, including Sky Harbor

1/6/2022
The Omicron variant of the coronavirus is surging, and it’s wreaking havoc on more than just immune systems.

Arizona governor offers cash to parents if schools …

1/4/2022
PHOENIX — Gov. Doug Ducey is doubling down in his fight with public schools over their virus policies, offering cash to parents to send their kids to private or parochial schools if a school …

Glendale Union High School District adds mask mandate …

1/4/2022
With the Arizona Department of Health Services measuring a rapid increase in COVID cases across the state, the Glendale Union High School District has re-instituted a mask requirement for students, staff and visitors inside district buildings since school resumed from the holiday break on Tuesday, Jan. 4.

Arizona now reporting COVID-19 breakthrough cases, …

12/22/2021
The Arizona Department of Health Services is extending its commitment to keeping the public updated on COVID-19 data by including cases of breakthrough infections.