Biden vows rapid steps to battle virus after inauguration
MARIETTA, Ga. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden plans immediate moves to curb the coronavirus pandemic within days after he’s sworn in Wednesday.…
Arizona COVID-19 Statistics
Arizona adds 6,981 new COVID-19 cases; 18 new virus-related deaths
PHOENIX (KVOA) – 6,981 Arizonans tested positive for the coronavirus, the Arizona Department of Health Services reported Saturday. The state…
China builds hospital in 5 days after surge in virus cases
BEIJING (AP) — China has finished building a 1,500-room hospital for COVID-19 patients to fight a surge in infections the government said are…
Arizona adds 8,715 new COVID-19 cases; 208 new virus-related deaths
PHOENIX (KVOA) – 8,715 Arizonans tested positive for the coronavirus, the Arizona Department of Health Services reported Saturday. The state…
Zoppé Circus returns to Tucson for a drive-in run
The Zoppé Family Circus is back with performance thru January 31 in downtown…
Health experts uncertain if Arizona is headed to public health crisis amid COVID-19 surge
“Make no mistake, our ICUs and hospitals are literally full,” Gerald said. “To get into a hospital or admitted to an ICU, you have to be sicker than…
New phone number for COVID-19 vaccination registration assistance in Pima County
Pima County is moving to a new system for its assistance line for COVID-19 vaccination registration.…
Biden: We’ll ‘manage the hell’ out of feds’ COVID response
It’s part of a broader COVID strategy that also seeks to straighten out snags in testing and ensure minority communities are not left behind.…
CDC forecasts US hitting more than 400,000 COVID-related deaths by inauguration
Meanwhile, President-elect Joe Biden is expected to release his vaccine distribution plan on Friday as a growing number of states expand vaccine…
Arizona research to study coronavirus spread in Yuma sewage
Arizona researchers are launching a project in Yuma County aimed at understanding the community spread of the coronavirus by studying the area’s…
Arizona surpasses 11K COVID-19 related deaths
More than 9,000 Arizonans tested positive for the coronavirus, the Arizona Department of Health Services reported Friday.…
Pima County Health Department fills more than 20K COVID-19 vaccine appointments in less than 2 hours
All available appointments have been taken.…
TUSD Superintendent: 780 COVID-19 vaccine appointments available for staff next week
In addition, he said employees who are 65 and older, or who are at high-risk will be prioritized in the vaccine…
Pandemic causing some health care workers to leave profession
NBC News reported the FBI and NYPD passed intelligence onto the Capitol Police and the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police…
Getting Answers: Questions about 65-74 year age group registering for COVID-19 vaccine in Arizona
Many viewers in the 65-74 year age group have emailed News 4 Tucson asking when and how they can register to get a COVID-19 vaccine.…
President-elect Biden unveiling $1.9T plan to stem virus and steady economy
More than 385,000 people have died in the U.S. from COVID-19. Biden hopes his multipronged strategy will put the country on the path to recovery by…
Kino Sports Complex to serve as drive-thru vaccination center
Kino Sports Complex will soon serve as a drive-thru vaccination center.…
Dr. Cara Christ: Vaccination sites offer hope, not immediate solution
After launching the first COVID-19 vaccine site, Arizona’s top health official released a video with an update Thursday.…
Pima County reviewing plan after Arizona lowers vaccine age cutoff to 65
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump advised states to immediately start vaccinating people who are 65 and older. Shortly after, the Arizona Vaccine…
Arizona adds more than 7,300 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, 182 deaths
PHOENIX (KVOA) – More than 7,300 Arizonans tested positive for the coronavirus, the Arizona Department of Health…
Arizona to launch 2nd COVID-19 vaccination site at Phoenix Municipal Stadium
Starting Feb 1, Phoenix Municipal Stadium will serve as the second state vaccination site.…
Oro Valley parent makes cardboard cutouts of students to help make teacher smile
Ms. Latin’s classroom used to be full of smiles, laughter and noise. Now it is quiet and empty. As you can imagine, it has been very emotional, not…
Getting Answers: Do you have to be an Arizona resident to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Arizona?
Many viewers have asked News 4 Tucson if they have to be an Arizona resident to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Arizona and if they are allowed to get a…
Pima County Coroner’s Office reaches capacity, brings in refrigerated trucks
On Wednesday, the Pima County Coroner’s Office reached capacity for storing bodies.…
Calls to reopen classrooms grow as teachers get vaccinated
Ohio’s governor is offering to give vaccinations to teachers at the start of February, provided their school systems agree to resume at least some…
Pima County: COVID-19 vaccine plan to enter Phase 1B by end of week
Health officials in Pima County held a COVID-19 presser Wednesday morning to provide an update on its vaccination plan.…
GETTING ANSWERS: Who qualifies for Phase 1B?
Who is eligible for Phase 1B of COVID-19 vaccinations? News 4 Tucson’s Priscilla Casper is getting…
Arizona adds more than 5,600 new COVID-19 cases, 191 deaths
PHOENIX (KVOA) – More than 5,600 Arizonans tested positive for the coronavirus, the Arizona Department of Health Services reported Wednesday.…
TUSD Governing Board discusses potential cuts to make up for millions lost during pandemic
The Tucson Unified School District is planning for the future, revealing more about how teachers will be vaccinated and how the district plans to…
UA’s Lee shares feelings on State of America
Arizona Basketball’s Ira Lee continues to be one of the most outspoken UA…