Dr. Cara Christ, director of the Arizona Health Service, talks about the latest data on Arizona coronavirus at a press conference on Thursday, June 25, 2020 in Phoenix. (AP Photo / Ross D. Franklin, Pool) PHOENIX – Arizona’s top public health official said Friday that the state is experiencing a …
Read More »Arizona banks seek additional change during pandemic-related currency shortage
(Photo from Pexels) PHOENIX: Amid a shortage of national coronavirus-related currencies, Arizona banks are seeking your help. “If you have an additional change, we encourage Arizonans to check with their local bank to see if they accept rolled coins, use exact amounts when purchasing items, or deposit them in currency …
Read More »Arizona brings 600 nurses from other states to help hospitals with surges
(Photo by Justin Sullivan / Getty Images) PHOENIX – Aid is on the way for Arizona hospitals that are working under the burden of increasing coronavirus patients. The Arizona Department of Health Services announced a partnership with Vizient, Inc. on Wednesday to bring nearly 600 nurses from other states to …
Read More »Arizona Health Department Extends Free COVID-19 Saliva Testing in Phoenix
(Photo from ASU Biodesign Institute) PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Health Services announced a second free trial of COVID-19 on Monday using a saliva sample process developed at Arizona State University. The driving sample collection will take place Tuesday from 7 am to 11 am at the Ak-Chin Pavilion …
Read More »Arizona Department of Health Reports 3,536 New Coronavirus Cases, 4 Deaths
(Al Seib / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) This is a regularly updated story with the latest information, news and updates on the coronavirus and its impact in Arizona and beyond for Sunday, July 5. PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Health reported 3,536 new cases of coronavirus and …
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