Stories tagged: "vaccine"

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Immigration What to Do if You Get Denied the COVID Vaccine Because You’re Undocumented

“Stay there, and ask for an explanation,” Graciela Araujo said. “People have to speak up and fight for their rights because we do have rights here. The vaccine is available for everyone—for everyone.”

Araceli Cruz Araceli Cruz April 5, 2021 1:22 pm MST
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Vaccine News A Year After First Case in Arizona, COVID-19 Is Now a Leading Killer

COVID-19 is on the verge of becoming the leading cause of death in Arizona, surpassing cancer and closing in on heart disease.

Ryan Knappenberger Ryan Knappenberger January 26, 2021 3:07 pm MST
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Coronavirus 63% of Latinos Say They Will Get the Coronavirus Vaccine. That Number Needs to Be Higher.

Two separate surveys show that the Latino and Black community are cautious about getting the coronavirus vaccine.

Araceli Cruz Araceli Cruz December 10, 2020 1:33 pm MST
Coronavirus A member of medical staff holds a phial of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine jab at Guy's Hospital at the start of the largest ever immunisation programme in the UK's history on December 8, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Victoria Jones - Pool / Getty Images)
Coronavirus Pfizer Vaccine Meets FDA Criteria, Final Approval Could Come in Days

But earlier this year the Trump administration decided not to buy an additional 500 million doses of the vaccine.

Elle Meyers Elle Meyers December 8, 2020 10:42 am MST
Health COVID vaccines will not be available to children in time for them to return to school next year. Image via Shutterstock; Graphic by Rebecca Russ/COURIER.
Health Dr. Fauci Warns Children Might Have to Wait Months for a Vaccine

The first vaccines have not been tested extensively on children under the age of 18, and may not be available before the new school year.

Elle Meyers Elle Meyers December 3, 2020 12:20 pm MST

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Health Healthcare workers will most likely be among the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available. Image via Shutterstock; Graphic by Rebecca Russ/COURIER.
Health A COVID Vaccine Could Be Weeks Away for Some Americans. Here’s What You Need to Know.

You have questions about coronavirus vaccines? We have answers.

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil December 1, 2020 4:47 pm MST
Coronavirus A vehicle arrives at COVID-19 testing site at Steele Indian School Park, Saturday, May 23, 2020, in Phoenix. The City of Phoenix and SonoraQuest are hosting a mobile COVID-19 testing blitz for area residents. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Coronavirus Viral Déjà Vu: Arizona COVID Numbers Show Signs of Repeating Summer Spike

Health experts urge Arizonans to continue to wear masks, social distance, and get tested every week until a reliable vaccine is ready.

Adianna Bermudez Adianna Bermudez October 23, 2020 9:19 am MST