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Coronavirus More Than 5,000 Arizonans Have Died From COVID-19

While health experts say social distancing measures have slowed the spread of the virus, they say the public should remain cautious.

August 31, 2020 11:10 am MST
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Opinion Arizona’s Economy is Reopening. Here’s How We Can Beat This Virus Together

Arizona is seeing progress in curbing the spread of the coronavirus, but we still have a long way to go. Here are three things we can do to stay safe.

August 25, 2020 2:52 pm MST
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Healthcare Former Republican Joins Other Arizonans in Defending Law That Gave Healthcare to 20 Million Americans

Arizonans from different political beliefs are coming together in their support for Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden.

August 20, 2020 9:14 am MST
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Local Arizona’s COVID-19 Contact Tracing Efforts Found to be Largely Ineffective

Roughly 80% of tracing investigations in Maricopa County were not completed. because patients failed to complete their questionnaire.

August 19, 2020 12:34 pm MST
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Health WATCH: Arizona Native Blames Trump and Ducey for Father’s COVID Death

“His only pre-existing condition was trusting Donald Trump — and for that he paid with his life.”

August 18, 2020 2:40 pm MST

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Health Arizona Supreme Court to Decide on Surprise Billing Ballot Measure by Friday

The measure would add protections for patients with pre-existing conditions, end surprise billing, raise hospital inspection standards, and increase wages for healthcare workers.

August 17, 2020 12:25 pm MST
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Arizona Arizona Has Fewer Than 200 ICU Beds Available

Arizona’s availability of beds isn’t the only resource being stressed. Hospitals have asked workers from other cities and states to help keep things moving.

June 25, 2020 2:37 pm MST