Tucson, AZ|News|
Pima County Postpones Vaccine Appointments, Deliveries Delayed
Pima County said Thursday it will focus on second vaccine dose appointments after weather delayed an already limited vaccine shipment.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Arizona: Finding Our Way Forward
The coronavirus shutdown brought civic life and commerce to a standstill for months. These stories of revival show how communities, businesses, schools and essential institutions in Arizona are finding ways to reopen, recover and move forward.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Maricopa County Closing 2 Vaccine Distribution Sites
Maricopa County health officials said Thursday it will close two Valley coronavirus vaccination sites as they determine a way forward.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Scottsdale, AZ|News|
Scottsdale Couple Scammed While Trying To Get Vaccine Appointment
A Scottsdale couple says they were scammed out of over $4,000 after clicking on a pop-up while trying to sign up for a coronavirus vaccine.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Pima County Board Of Supervisors To Meet With Tucson City Council
The two bodies will meet virtually on Friday to discuss their response to the pandemic, leaving plenty of time for public comment.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Across Arizona|News|
As Demand Surges, Advocates Worry Food Stamps Miss Eligible Families
The number of Arizona food stamp recipients has surged in the last year, but advocates worry the program doesn't reach everyone it should.
Tempe, AZ|News|
ASU Baseball Team Ready To Roll No Matter What 2021, Pandemic Have In Store
Arizona State’s 2020 baseball season ended amid the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. And the start of this season was no sure thing.
Tucson, AZ|News|
Pima County Rescinds Eviction Ban Lawmakers Called 'Illegal'
A Pima County eviction moratorium intended to help residents struggling amid the pandemic ended Tuesday.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tempe, AZ|News|
Tempe Diablo Stadium Allowing Fans At Spring Training Games
Tempe's spring training facility will open games up to fans after the MLB's proposal to delay its start was rejected.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Scottsdale, AZ|News|
Salt River Fields Allowing Fans At Spring Training Games
Scottsdale's spring training facility will open games up to fans after the MLB's proposal to delay its start was rejected.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Across Arizona|News|
Winter Storms Delay AZ Coronavirus Vaccine Shipments
Extreme winter weather across the U.S. will affect Arizona's coronavirus vaccine shipments and could force counties to cancel appointments.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Pima County Expanding Vaccine Eligibility To People 65 And Up
Pre-registration for coronavirus vaccinations will expand to residents between the ages of 65 and 69 starting Thursday, Pima County said.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
State Vaccination Site In Tucson Fills 12K Appointments In Hours
Southern Arizona's first state coronavirus vaccination site opened up 12,000 new appointments Tuesday morning, which filled up by 11:30 a.m.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Across Arizona|News|
Restaurant Jobs: Is The Industry Recovering In Arizona?
See how employment in the restaurant industry in Arizona has fared month to month since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
State Cuts Force Pima County To Alter Vaccination Plan
Severe cuts to the number of coronavirus vaccine doses the state sends to Pima County will result in changes to its plan to accelerate.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Across Arizona|News|
Registering For COVID-19 Vaccinations Frustrates Arizona Seniors
“For people who are not very computer savvy, the site is a joke. It’s just a joke," Liz Northcott, 78, said.
Tucson, AZ|News|
Tucson Unified Schools Set To Return To Classroom In March
Schools in the Tucson Unified School District will return to in-person learning after spring break, though will have some schedule changes.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Across Arizona|News|
How Arizona Is Weathering The Pandemic: See Weekly Data
The Biden administration releases weekly reports on how each state is weathering the coronavirus pandemic. Find out how Arizona is doing.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Maricopa County Will Expand Vaccine Eligibility To Adults Over 65
Starting Monday, Maricopa County residents age 65 and up will be eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine, the health department said.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Across Arizona|News|
Arizona Has Administered Over 1M Coronavirus Vaccine Doses
Weeks into the state's vaccination efforts, Arizona has reached a critical milestone.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
2 AZ Lawmakers Say Pima County Eviction Ban Is Illegal
Two Republican lawmakers have asked Arizona attorney general to block Pima County's eviction moratorium, which is set to expire in March.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Southern AZ Will Get 1st State Vaccination Site At UArizona
The first state-run mass coronavirus vaccination site will launch at the University of Arizona's main Tucson campus on Feb. 18.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Pharmacies Begin Coronavirus Vaccinations: Find One In Tucson
Safeway, Albertsons and Fry’s have all begun coronavirus vaccinations through a federal program. Find one near you.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tempe, AZ|News|
Pharmacies Begin Coronavirus Vaccinations: Find One In Tempe
Safeway, Albertsons and Fry’s have all begun coronavirus vaccinations through a federal program. Find one near you.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Scottsdale, AZ|News|
Pharmacies Begin Coronavirus Vaccinations: Find One In Scottsdale
Safeway, Albertsons and Fry’s have all begun coronavirus vaccinations through a federal program. Find one near you.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Pharmacies Begin Coronavirus Vaccinations: Find One In Phoenix
Safeway, Albertsons and Fry’s have all begun coronavirus vaccinations through a federal program. Find one near you.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Across Arizona|News|
Pandemic Exposed Social Inequities, Created Backlogs Of Care, Mayo Specialists Say
The medical community learned countless lessons during the first year of COVID-19, a pandemic unprecedented in modern times.
Across Arizona|News|
How AZ Compares With Other States: See Updated Coronavirus Data
The Biden administration is releasing weekly reports on how each state is weathering the pandemic. Find out how Arizona is doing.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tempe, AZ|News|
Billboard Blasts Tempe School District For Virtual Learning
A billboard accuses Tempe Union High School District for "failing our kids" as it remains closed for in-person learning.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Scottsdale, AZ|News|
Matthew NeSmith, Mark Hubbard Share Early Phoenix Open Lead
With attendance capped at 5,000 at TPC Scottsdale — a fraction of the usual turnout — the Waste Management Phoenix Open opened Thursday.
Tucson, AZ|News|
Pima County Expanding Vaccine Eligibility to 70 Or Older
The Pima County Health Department announced it will allow residents over the age of 70 to get vaccinated starting Monday.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
People Over 75 Can Now Be Vaccinated At Tucson Convention Center
The Tucson Convention Center coronavirus vaccination site was previously only open to educators and first responders.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
4 Tucson Unified Staff Members Die Of Coronavirus In 5 Days
Four members of the Tucson Unified School District lost their lives to the coronavirus in the last week of January, a spokesperson said.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tempe, AZ|News|
Tempe 4th of July Celebration Canceled Again
For the second year in a row, the city of Tempe has canceled its annual Fourth of July celebration due to coronavirus concerns.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Cactus League Scrambles To Resolve Ticket Sales, Attendance With Start Of Season Nearing
With Major League Baseball pitchers and catchers expected to report in two weeks, Cactus League teams are scrambling for spring training.
Scottsdale, AZ|News|
Subdued Phoenix Open Lets The Golf Party Go On Amid Pandemic
The rowdy Waste Management Phoenix Open that normally averages more than 100,000 fans a day to TPC Scottsdale is limited to about 4,500.
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Maricopa County Discarded More Than 500 Coronavirus Vaccine Doses
Arizona's largest county said it tossed out more than 500 doses of the coveted coronavirus vaccine in order to maintain quality.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tempe, AZ|News|
ASU Postpones Next 2 Basketball Games Due To Coronavirus
Arizona State University has postponed its next two men's basketball games "due to a recent COVID-19 development," the school said.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Across Arizona|News|
Health Officials Keep Close Eye As COVID-19 Variants Found In Arizona
COVID-19 infections in Arizona appeared to be leveling off last week when officials confirmed that a variant of the virus had been found.
Tucson, AZ|News|
Tucson Couple Dies Of Coronavirus 8 Days Apart
The coronavirus brought a 53 year love story to an abrupt halt when Gwen and Mike Elbert died of the virus just eight days apart.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Across Arizona|News|
2nd State Site Opening Up New Coronavirus Vaccine Appointments
Phoenix Municipal Stadium will open new vaccine appointments for the month of February on Wednesday.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
