Arizona Health News

Arizona on Saturday reported 6,106 new coronavirus cases and 15 more deaths, bringing the state's documented totals to 493,041 cases and 8,424 fatalities.

Arizona health officials reported 6,616 new coronavirus cases and 115 additional deaths on Christmas Day, while a record number of COVID-19 patients are spending the holiday in the hospital.

Arizona on Thursday reported 7,046 new coronavirus cases and 115 additional deaths, while COVID-19 hospitalizations again reached a new high mark.

Multiple facilities in the Arizona's largest hospital system have cut back on elective surgeries and are operating at over 100% capacity.

Arizona Department of Health Services Director Dr. Cara Christ said she is “hopeful” the state's hospitals will have enough manpower to handle the ongoing surge in COVID-19 patients.

Arizona health officials on Wednesday reported 6,058 new coronavirus cases and 54 additional deaths, while the state’s hospitals are dealing with record numbers of COVID-19 patients.

The first shipment of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, the second coronavirus vaccine approved for use in the U.S., arrived in Maricopa County on Tuesday.

A prominent Arizona health expert said a new coronavirus variant discovered in the United Kingdom may already be in the United States but it's not worrying.

Arizona on Tuesday reported 5,859 new coronavirus cases and 153 more deaths, bringing the state's documented totals to 467,215 COVID-19 infections and 8,125 fatalities.

Health experts in Arizona and across the country worry the ongoing coronavirus pandemic is hiding a worsening opioid crisis in the United States.

Arizona on Monday reported 7,748 new coronavirus cases and one additional death, while hospitalizations ticked up again after one day of declines.

With fewer people expected to gather for the holidays, an Arizona doctor has recommendations for people to keep their spirits up this year.

Arizona health officials on Sunday reported 5,366 new coronavirus cases and 34 additional deaths, as the virus surge continues to put a strain on hospitals.

Arizona reported 5,560 new coronavirus cases and 118 additional deaths on Saturday, putting the state's totals at 448,231 cases and 7,937 fatalities.

With COVID-19 wreaking havoc across Arizona, the state's largest hospital system said it needs refrigerated trucks to deal with the surge of deaths.

Arizona health officials on Friday reported 7,635 new coronavirus cases and 142 additional deaths, while the state’s hospitals continued to fill up.

A prominent Arizona health expert said emergency approvals of more coronavirus vaccines will help the state vaccinate more people at a faster rate.

Three Valley firefighter leaders were among the first to receive the coronavirus vaccine and hope other front line workers will roll up their sleeves.

Arizona State University modified the academic calendar for the upcoming semester and canceled spring break amid coronavirus concerns.

A day after getting the COVID-19 vaccine, Dr. Cara Christ, Arizona's health director, said the general public could get access to the shots by March.