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Arizona tops 2,500 cases of COVID-19, with 73 deaths
Arizona is nearing 2,600 cases of COVID-19, according to the state Department of Health Services. New numbers released Tuesday morning show 2,575 cases and 73 deaths in Arizona. Maricopa County … more
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Digital access is available to Maricopa County residents who do not have a current library card.
Free temporary digital library cards provided by Maricopa County Library District
The Maricopa County Library District facilities remain closed until further notice, but county libraries are still providing critical services to the public, including digital learning opportunities. … more
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Vehicle, golf bags stolen from Paradise Valley homes April 4
Two separate Paradise Valley homes fell victim to burglary on April 4, according to police officials. At about 10:20 a.m. April 4, Paradise Valley police responded to the 5500 block of east … more
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Jose Gonzalez works on making non-N95 face masks as the Ortho Mattress company is repurposing their factory to make the masks due to the coronavirus pandemic Monday, April 6, 2020, in Phoenix. Ortho Mattress has a daily goal of making 1,000 of the masks supporting the demand in the community.
Banner Health seeking 100,000 homemade masks
In an effort to protect the health and safety of employees and patients, the Banner Health Foundation is seeking 100,000 hand-crafted comfort masks donated by volunteers, sewing groups, and companies … more
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The manner in which the Paradise Valley Town Council conducts its meetings is drastically different during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Paradise Valley embarks on virtual governing landscape amid social distancing
As the March 26 Paradise Valley Town Council meeting got underway, the room looked starkly different than it did almost two weeks earlier. more
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Some people wearing face masks wait in line to shop Saturday, April 4, 2020, in Tempe, Arizona.
Cases of COVID-19 in Arizona surpass 2,400
Arizona added nearly 200 cases and one death of COVID-19 overnight. According to the Arizona Department of Health Services, 2,456 cases and 65 deaths are in the state, up 187 and one from Sunday, … more
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BCBSAZ waives cost-sharing for COVID-19 care
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona announces that it will waive cost sharing for insured members receiving care for COVID-19 related treatment from in-network providers through May. more
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Arizona's coronavirus death toll now at 64 with 2,269 cases
PHOENIX (AP) — Amid the coronavirus pandemic that has forced the closure of many businesses and other tourism destinations, some Lake Havasu City residents are pushing for a closure of the … more
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey
President Trump approves 'major disaster declaration' for Arizona, Gov. Ducey says
Gov. Doug Ducey on April 4 announced that President Trump in coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency approved Arizona’s request for a presidential major disaster declaration … more
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Arizona COVID-19 cases top 2,000, deaths rise to 52
The Arizona Department of Health Services has reported more than 2,000 cases of COVID-19 in the state, with 52 deaths. New numbers released Saturday morning show 2,015 cases in Arizona, up from … more
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Upon production of the masks, the Arizona Department of Health Services will deliver them to county health departments for further distribution to health, safety, and emergency response workers.
Honeywell to produce more than 6 million N95 masks for Arizona
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey today announced the state has secured a new agreement with Honeywell to produce more than six million N95 masks for the state of Arizona over the next 12 months. Upon … more
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Arizona real estate experts say the novel coronavirus will have a direct impact on housing; however, heading into the crisis the Phoenix metropolitan area is well positioned to weather the storm.
Phoenix metropolitan housing market braces for global pandemic implications
Although it is too early to tell how the global pandemic of 2020 will impact the United States housing market --- Valley housing experts are no more certain than others --- but Arizona real estate … more
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A group from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Arizona health department tour the currently closed St. Luke's Medical Center hospital to see the viability of reopening the facility for possible future use due to the coronavirus Wednesday, March 25, 2020, in Phoenix.
Arizona approaches 1,800 cases of COVID-19, with over 40 deaths
The Arizona Department of Health Services has reported nearly 1,800 cases of COVID-19 in the state, with 41 deaths. New numbers released Friday show 1,769 cases in Arizona, up from 1,598 the day … more
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Scammers seek to take advantage of concerns over the securities markets to promote “safe” investments with “guaranteed returns” including investments with gold, silver and other commodities such as oil, gas and real estate.
Beware of COVID-19 investment schemes
The Arizona Corporation Commission offers tips on how to safeguard yourself from fraudulent investment schemes amidst the coronavirus pandemic. more
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Bank offers help for clients with hardships from COVID-19
Bank of America has announced additional support for its 66 million consumer and small business clients in response to the unprecedented challenges of the coronavirus. more
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Resources to help first responders address regular issues, and cope with on-the-job stresses is becoming more readily available. The 100 Club of Arizona has created two apps to provide access anywhere.
Arizona first responders see added mental, emotional health resources available
Carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders is a feeling local police officers are accustomed to, despite the ebbs and flows of day-to-day challenges happening around them. Troubles at … more
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For the first time in 58 years, the Lutheran Church of the Master will not hold its annual Easter Sunrise Service at Turf Paradise located 1501 W. Bell Road in Phoenix.
Religious sects forsake gathering while uplifting members during COVID-19
Despite the scripture in Hebrews to “not forsake the gathering of ourselves together,” religious organizations near and far are following mandates to avoid gathering to decrease spreading the novel coronavirus. more
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The Society of St. Vincent de Paul took a service model that relies heavily on volunteer support and transitioned it to one that practices responsible social distancing and health safety.
St. Vincent de Paul serves the poor as it changes model in wake of COVID-19 outbreak
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul --- which has a mission to feed, clothe, house and heal individuals and families in need --- has had to respond with extraordinary agility to the COVID-19 outbreak … more
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Ask the Editor: Why isn’t COVID-19 reported by municipality?
Health officials are reporting new numbers of COVID-19 cases across Arizona every day, broken down by each county. In Maricopa County, there have been 900 positive cases of the infectious novel … more
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Arizona nears 1,600 cases of COVID-19
The Arizona Department of Health Services has reported nearly 1,600 cases of COVID-19 in the state, with 32 deaths. more
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