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COVID-19
As Cases Decline, Ducey Eases Restrictions On Elective Surgeries And Long-Term Care Facilities
Governor Doug Ducey today rescinded three Executive Orders issued during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic: “With nearly three and a half million vaccine doses administered across Arizona, we’re on track to fighting off the pandemic and returning to normal,” said Governor Ducey. “At the … [Read more...] about As Cases Decline, Ducey Eases Restrictions On Elective Surgeries And Long-Term Care Facilities
Enjoying Prescott’s Outdoor Beauty
Spring is beginning to make an appearance here in Arizona, and we are all beginning to turn our attention once again to the vast array of outdoor activities available in the Prescott community. One of the greatest gifts our hometown has given us during the uncertainty of the last year has been the … [Read more...] about Enjoying Prescott’s Outdoor Beauty
An Incredible Team Effort: Navajo-Hopi Relief Group Raises $18 Million in One Year
When Ethel Branch first launched a modest GoFundMe last March to help Navajo and Hopi elders and families withstand the impacts of COVID-19, she had no idea how quickly it would grow. One year later, the grassroots Navajo-Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief Fund has received over 100,000 donations, … [Read more...] about An Incredible Team Effort: Navajo-Hopi Relief Group Raises $18 Million in One Year
Arizona Expands COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility To All
Registration at Arizona’s state-operated COVID-19 vaccination sites in Maricopa, Pima and Yuma counties will be open to all Arizonans 16 and older beginning at 8 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Health Services announced today.“Our goal has been and remains … [Read more...] about Arizona Expands COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility To All
More Than 1 Million Arizonans Now Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19
More than 1 million Arizonans—approximately one in seven residents—are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Health Services announced today. Arizona is making plans to continue the momentum as temperatures heat up and in anticipation of increased … [Read more...] about More Than 1 Million Arizonans Now Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19
State Adopts A Unique Model For COVID-19 Vaccine Prioritization
Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) announced today a new hybrid approach that provides Arizonans 55 and older eligibility along with frontline essential workers to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The new approach launches today in the Phoenix Metro Area.Arizona … [Read more...] about State Adopts A Unique Model For COVID-19 Vaccine Prioritization
Governor Ducey Announces Next Phase Of Business And Safety Protocols
Governor Doug Ducey today announced the next phase of COVID-19 mitigation. With cases dropping in Arizona, and vaccine distribution underway, it’s still important to keep our guard up, and these protocols reflect that approach. The announcement follows 7 weeks of declining cases in Arizona, and … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Announces Next Phase Of Business And Safety Protocols
Governor Ducey Issues Executive Order Requiring Schools To Offer In-Person Learning
Following discussions with public school leaders, and in accordance with new guidance from the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Governor Doug Ducey today issued a new Executive Order returning schools to in-person, teacher-led instruction. According to metrics developed by the … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Issues Executive Order Requiring Schools To Offer In-Person Learning
Scientists Track California Variant in Arizona
The COVID-19 mutation that caused outbreaks in California, known as the California Variant, is spreading and experts fear it may be more contagious than even the United Kingdom strain. Since December, Arizona has seen at least 140 positive samples of the California Variant and five of the UK … [Read more...] about Scientists Track California Variant in Arizona