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 to get vaccine into the community as quickly, widely and equitably as possible,” said Governor Ducey. “Given a thorough review of vaccination data, anticipated vaccine supply, and current demand … [Read more...] about Arizona Expands COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility To All
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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 vaccine supply and opening vaccination to everyone 16 and older by May 1.“Every dose of the COVID-19 vaccine administered to an Arizona resident represents an essential step forward in our fight … [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 will continue its age-based approach to administering the vaccine. The new hybrid approach will ensure the distribution of vaccine doses to individuals at high risk of severe outcomes, including … [Read more...] about State Adopts A Unique Model For COVID-19 Vaccine Prioritization
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 Variant. Scientists are hopeful the vaccines work against the new strains and healthcare officials say they will treat all strains the same way. Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) has … [Read more...] about Scientists Track California Variant in Arizona
Governor Ducey Issues Advisory To Accelerate COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
Governor Doug Ducey today issued an advisory to accelerate the statewide distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine and move doses of vaccine to where they can be rapidly administered to the Arizonans. “The COVID-19 vaccination is our best shot at returning to life as it should be. Over the last two weeks, the COVID-19 vaccination site at State Farm Stadium has become a national model for vaccine administration,” said Governor Ducey. “With adequate vaccine doses, we can build on this success, both at … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Issues Advisory To Accelerate COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
The Shot Felt Round the World
Healthcare officials across Arizona high-fived, cheered, elbow-bumped and even shed tears of gratitude as the first doses of the Moderna vaccine were administered on Tuesday, Dec. 22. “This is a great way to end the year,” said Dr. Kristina Kezar, M.D., from Verde Valley Medical Center. “What a Christmas gift for me and the safety of my family and the community. I’m ecstatic. I’m honored.” Moments earlier, Flagstaff Medical Center Critical Care Nurse Stacey Payne, R.N. received the vaccine in … [Read more...] about The Shot Felt Round the World
Governor Ducey Shares Latest On COVID-19
Governor Doug Ducey today toured the vaccine distribution site at the Arizona State Fairgrounds and announced ten Arizona health care frontline workers who will be among the first Arizonans to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. After the tour, the Governor also announced the state is distributing $15 million in additional funding to the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) for health emergency needs. The funding will be used to help replenish the public health emergency fund. “The … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Shares Latest On COVID-19
ARRIVED: COVID-19 Vaccine Doses
Arizona received the first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine doses today, Monday, December 14, 2020. This week, distribution of the vaccine will begin in the state’s largest population centers, Maricopa and Pima Counties. “The COVID-19 vaccine has arrived in Arizona — and this is something we can all be thankful for,” said Governor Doug Ducey. “We are facing the greatest public health challenge of our lifetime, and Americans stepped up to get the vaccine to our communities quickly and efficiently. … [Read more...] about ARRIVED: COVID-19 Vaccine Doses
Scientists Share Findings of COVID-19 Genomic Research
As Arizona scientists conduct the most extensive genomic sequencing of COVID-19 of any state, they credit early public health response for preventing an outbreak in late January. Also, they say the data show public health interventions do work, including testing, tracing and isolating, to control the virus. In a news briefing on Sept. 15, the Arizona COVID-19 Genomics Union (ACGU) scientists reported that initial findings suggest the state experienced no viral spread from Arizona’s first … [Read more...] about Scientists Share Findings of COVID-19 Genomic Research
