Josh Ortega

Josh Ortega

Josh Ortega is a reporter that covers Arizona politics.

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Coronavirus These Arizonans Rolled Up Their Sleeves and Volunteered for COVID-19 Vaccine Trials Despite Risks

Arizona could see a COVID-19 vaccine rolled out by the end of the year—thanks in part to those who volunteered for the clinical trials.

Josh Ortega Josh Ortega November 19, 2020 8:27 am MST
Health More than 131 million doses of flu vaccine have been given this year, but there’s still time to get vaccinated before peak flu season hits, health officials say. (Photo by Lance McCord/Creative Commons)
Health ‘Perfect Storm’ of COVID During Flu Season Has Arizona Officials Worried

Additional funding was awarded to Arizona’s Medicaid program to prepare for flu season as the state continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic.

Josh Ortega Josh Ortega September 1, 2020 2:25 pm MST

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