Stories tagged: "pandemic"

Economy
Economy Here Are the Changes Made to Arizona Unemployment Since the Pandemic Began

Changes have been made to Arizona's unemployment system, but Rep. Mitzi Epstein said there's still more to be done to make sure it'd be ready for another crisis. 

Jessica Swarner Jessica Swarner September 28, 2022 12:58 pm MST
Coronavirus FILE - Residents line up to be tested for COVID-19 in Wuhan, central China's Hubei province on Aug. 3, 2021. Two new studies provide more evidence that the coronavirus pandemic originated in a Wuhan, China market where live animals were sold – further bolstering the theory that the virus emerged in the wild rather than escaping from a Chinese lab. The research was published online Tuesday, July 26, 2022, by the journal Science. (Chinatopix via AP, File)
Coronavirus UArizona Study Bolsters Theory That Coronavirus Emerged From the Wild

Two new studies, including one from the University of Arizona, provide more evidence that the coronavirus pandemic originated in a Wuhan, China market where live animals were sold.

Associated Press Associated Press August 4, 2022 8:46 am MST
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Local Maricopa County Fair Returns After Two-Year Pandemic Hiatus

“We didn’t have any business for two years, so we are very happy to get back at it.”

Monserrat Apud de la Fuente Monserrat Apud de la Fuente April 22, 2022 1:54 pm MST
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LGBTQ LGBTQ Advocates Want Blood Donation Restriction Lifted for Gay and Bisexual Men

US Rep. Greg Stanton of Arizona is among those pushing the FDA to remove restrictions and prohibitions preventing gay and bisexual men from donating blood.

Sara Edwards Sara Edwards April 13, 2022 11:57 am MST
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Affordability Phoenix Gained Residents During Pandemic While Many Metro Areas Shrank

The population in Phoenix jumped by more 78,000 people during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Associated Press Associated Press March 24, 2022 1:49 pm MST

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Shops and restaurants line the main street in this once bustling mining town Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, in Bisbee, Ariz. When the city of Bisbee decided to remove fluoride from its water supply earlier this year, the vote was unanimous but there was no input from any public health entity, now public health officials say residents in the southern Arizona community should be aware they are more susceptible to cavities. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Culture 6 Reasons to Add Bisbee to Your Summer Bucket List
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Health Flu Down for Second Year; Reason May Be as Plain as the Mask on Your Face

“The obvious answer is because of mitigation factors, the same thing that prevent you from getting COVID prevent you from getting the flu.”

Alexia Stanbridge Alexia Stanbridge March 15, 2022 6:29 am MST
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Arizona Here Are Some Ways to Give Back in Arizona This Holiday Season

Here are some easy ways to help Arizonans hurting from the COVID-19 pandemic still have a happy holiday season. 

Jessica Swarner Jessica Swarner December 1, 2021 2:43 pm MST