Arizona Health News

Arizona health officials reported no coronavirus deaths on Monday with 213 new cases, putting the state's totals at 208,725 infections and 5,322 fatalities.

New research by a University of Arizona professor says the coronavirus has highlighted longstanding issues within nursing homes.

UArizona researchers studied more than 300 studies to determine if drying your hands with an air dryer or paper towel is more effective.

Arizona health officials reported 384 new coronavirus cases and 7 deaths Sunday, putting the state's totals at 208,512 infections and 5,322 deaths.

HonorHealth is scheduled to open a hospital near Anthem this month. It will be the healthcare provider's sixth hospital in the Valley.

Gov. Doug Ducey's management of the coronavirus through its initial low stages to its extreme onslaught and back to lows holds lessons for other states.

Arizona health officials reported 605 new coronavirus cases and 27 deaths Saturday, putting the state's totals at 208,128 infections and 5,315 deaths.

The Arizona Department of Health Services rolled out a flu shot campaign Friday in hopes of upping vaccinations and lowering the risk of strain on hospital systems as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

Arizona health officials reported 521 new coronavirus cases and 15 more deaths on Friday, putting the state's totals at 207,523 infections and 5,288 fatalities.

A recent study showed some COVID-19 survivors had evidence of heart inflammation after recovering, which could be worrying for student-athletes.

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey said Thursday he hasn't felt misled about the severity of the coronavirus pandemic by President Donald Trump, who allegedly played down the virus in February despite knowing of its possible effects.

More school districts are announcing plans to return to in-person learning as Maricopa County continues to meet all three coronavirus benchmarks recommended for a safe return.

Arizona health officials reported 461 new coronavirus cases and 22 more deaths on Thursday, putting the state's totals at 207,002 infections and 5,273 fatalities.

Arizona State University's new reporting will include active coronavirus cases on campus as well as students who have been cleared after recovering.

Hundreds of thousands of U.S. college students who normally live off campus in nonuniversity housing are being counted for the 2020 census at their parents' homes or other locations.

Arizona health officials reported 496 new coronavirus cases and 30 more deaths on Wednesday, putting the state's totals at 206,541 infections and 5,251 fatalities.

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey issued an executive order that requires enhanced reporting of influenza cases in the health care system.

A Phoenix-area school intends to be open for in-person learning Wednesday, a day after originally planned because of staff shortages.

The Arizona health department reported just 81 new coronavirus cases and two more deaths Tuesday, bringing the state's documented totals to 206,045 COVID-19 cases and 5,221 fatalities.

As Arizona schools begin welcoming students back, school nurses and health assistants will be critical to help mitigate the spread of the coronavirus.