Testing wastewater for coronavirus: ASU researchers notice spike following end to lockdown
During Governor Doug Ducey's statewide lockdown, ASU professor Rolf Halden says levels remained normal, but in the days and weeks that followed, Halden noticed a disturbing trend.
Gov. Ducey orders closure of bars, gyms, movie theaters, water parks, and tubing; delays first day of school
In an effort to stop a massive surge in new coronavirus cases, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey ordered bars, nightclubs, gyms, movie theaters and water parks around the state to be closed for at least 30 days starting at 8 p.m. on June 29.
Phoenix Union says schools will start virtual learning on Aug. 3, not Aug. 17
Phoenix Union High School District announced it would start full remote learning on August 3, not August 17.
Full news conference: Ducey orders closure of bars, gyms, movie theaters, water parks, and tubing
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey held a news conference on June 29 after another record-breaking weekend for positive coronavirus cases across the state, as well as some hospitals announcing they have activated their surge plans.
Arizona’s daily coronavirus total low due to lab’s missed deadline
Officials say the latest total was low because a lab missed a deadline for turning in its daily testing report. The number of additional cases that will be announced Tuesday should be higher than expected.
Arizona reports highest daily coronavirus cases with 3,858
Arizona health officials reported 3,858 more confirmed coronavirus cases on Sunday, the most reported in a single day in the state so far and the seventh time in the last 10 days that daily cases surpassed the 3,000 mark.
Hospitals activate surge plans as Arizona case count climbs
A hospital spokesperson tells FOX 10 the plan includes using unoccupied patient care areas on the campus, as well as some areas within Cardon Children's Hospital for COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 patients.
Full news conference: Ducey: 'This virus is everywhere.. you are safer at home'
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey says case numbers are heading in the wrong direction, this is our first wave, and it will not be our last wave of COVID-19.
Gov. Ducey urges Arizonans to stay at home amid rising COVID-19 cases; expect hospital surge capacity
Governor Doug Ducey admitted during a news conference that Arizona is getting hit hard by COVID-19, and that this is just the first wave with more to come.
Arizona COVID-19 cases rise by over 3K for 4th day in week
The state Department of Health Services said the additional cases raised the statewide total to 63,030 with 1,490 deaths, including 27 reported Thursday.
Arizona Gov. Ducey announces hundreds of millions in new funding for schools amid COVID-19 pandemic
Officials with the Governor's Office say $850 million in one-time new funding is going to Arizona schools, as the schools grapple with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Arizona veterans urge Gov. Ducey to remove Confederate monument at state Capitol
VetsForward joined a group of Arizona veterans, including those from the American Legion Post 65, to discuss the experience of Black veterans in Arizona and why the Confederate monument should be taken down, according to a news release.
Arizona sets COVID-19 records with case, treatment increases
The state Department of Health Service reported 3,591 additional COVID-19 cases, breaking the latest record reported last Friday by 345 cases. A total of nearly 7,900 additional cases were reported Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.
Arizonans express frustration trying to get a COVID-19 test or test results
Two Arizonans share their experience trying to get tested for COVID-19. They say it's hard to get a test, although Gov. Ducey says if you want a test, that you could get one.
Harvard epidemiologist says Arizona is currently the worst off amongst U.S. states in terms of COVID-19
A Harvard University epidemiologist says Arizona is quickly becoming one of the hardest hit regions in the world during the COVID-19 pandemic. He said the state has hit new records when it comes to cases, hospitalizations and more.
Phoenix mandates wearing masks amid surge of virus cases
Phoenix, along with all other cities within Maricopa County, will now be required to wear face masks as of June 20 to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Arizona sets another record for increases in COVID-19 cases
The 3,246 additional cases reported Friday surpassed previous records of 2,519 cases reported Thursday and 2,392 on Tuesday.
Arizona Gov. Ducey to allow local governments to draft their own face mask policies as COVID-19 cases spike
Local governments within Arizona will be now allowed to set their own rules regarding the use of face masks. Gov. Doug Ducey made the announcement during a news conference Wednesday afternoon.
Arizona coronavirus hospitalizations, ER visits hit records
The state’s Health Services Department reported a record number of emergency room visits for the virus as well. The agency confirmed 1,827 new cases and 20 new deaths Wednesday. That brings the total confirmed cases to 40,924 and deaths to 1,239.
Healthcare professionals pen letter to Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, urging stepped up safety measures
As Arizona experiences a surge in COVID-19 cases, medical professionals are asking Governor Doug Ducey to ramp up safety measures.