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Coronavirus Ducey Leads Arizona Into Global COVID Hotspot For Second Time

Arizona has the worst coronavirus diagnosis rate in the country, and health experts believe the state's infection rate is higher than what's reported.

Associated Press Associated Press January 11, 2021 8:00 am MST
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Coronavirus Arizona’s COVID Cases Are at Their Worst Since July. Ducey Still Says No Shutdown.

Arizona’s COVID-19 case counts are reaching levels not seen since the peak over the summer, yet Gov. Ducey maintains that a shutdown isn't in the plans.

Jessica Swarner Jessica Swarner November 24, 2020 3:23 pm MST
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Coronavirus 5,000 Deaths Later, Health Experts Still Say Gov. Ducey’s COVID Response Was Too Slow

Whether Ducey deserves credit or blame for alternately controlling and unleashing the virus is not in doubt — observers say he's earned both.

Bob Christie, Associated Press September 15, 2020 9:30 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.

Matthew Wellington Matthew Wellington August 25, 2020 2:52 pm MST
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Law and Policy WATCH: Rep. Kern Mocks Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego for COVID-19 Public Health Rules

Kern recently defended his disregard for Phoenix's public health efforts, questioning the need to follow rules put in place by a "Democrat mayor."

Camaron Stevenson Camaron Stevenson August 20, 2020 12:15 pm MST

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Coronavirus Ducey Continues to Avoid Shutdown as Arizona Passes 2,000 COVID Deaths

The Arizona governor stood by his past response to the growing COVID-19 pandemic despite growing concern from health experts and other local leaders.

Jacob Holter Jacob Holter July 10, 2020 9:56 am MST
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Local Ducey: We Need to Stay Home a Little Longer. Trump: Nah.

President Trump announced plans to leave his home to visit Arizona the same day the state’s Republican governor extended his stay-at-home order.

Camaron Stevenson Camaron Stevenson April 30, 2020 1:43 pm MST