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Kirschner: Vaccine is a victory for science, humanity

1/19/2021
With the approval of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, the major tasks are now distribution and vaccination. Developing the vaccines has been a technological marvel, but until we get shots in the arms of 80% of the population, the COVID-19 pandemic will not be aborted.

Doctor: FAQs and tips regarding COVID-19 vaccination

1/19/2021
The advent of COVID-19 vaccinations is a positive step in the pandemic fight. While more vaccination sites are opening and eligibility for receiving the vaccine is increasing, below are a few basics to know during the vaccine rollout.

Board of Supervisors seek larger allocation of …

1/14/2021
With Pinal County continuing to experience a shortage of the COVID-19 vaccine, the board of supervisors on Wednesday voted unanimously to authorize Chairman Stephen Miller to seek more doses.

What is to come for Peoria in 2021?

1/11/2021
Battling the fallout of a worldwide pandemic that touched everybody, good riddance to 2020 has been a common rallying cry for many. The year 2020 in Peoria was no cake walk. Residents …

Ducey: Vaccine must be given quicker

12/31/2020
PHOENIX — The state is revamping its COVID-19 vaccine distribution system in hopes of getting more people inoculated faster.

First COVID-19 vaccinations begin in Goodyear

12/21/2020
Frontline health care workers and first responders from around the Southwest Valley began receiving first-round COVID-19 vaccines on the Abrazo West Campus in Goodyear on Monday, Dec. 21, as health officials rolled out Phase 1A of their vaccination plan.

Vaccination POD opens for health care workers

12/21/2020
The campus of Del E. Webb in Sun City West will serve as a point of distribution for the COVID-19 vaccine for health care workers only starting today.

Arizona hospitalizations up, but no new restrictions …

12/17/2020
A record number of Arizonans are now hospitalized for COVID-19 as the state retains its dubious distinction as the place where the virus is spreading faster than anywhere else in the U.S.

Maricopa County prepares for COVID-19 vaccine …

12/7/2020
Maricopa County is taking a whole community approach as it prepares for the arrival of the first COVID-19 vaccine, officials say. “We have been developing detailed, multi-pronged plans in …

Nelson: Vaccine goes first to our first responders

11/12/2020
I can only hope that the powers that be will make sure that first to receive the vaccine will be our first responders, EMTs, firemen, police and all medical front-line people, doctors, nurses and all …

Maricopa County funds elections, small businesses, …

10/27/2020
During the coronavirus pandemic, Maricopa County is focusing funding toward ensuring next week’s election can be conducted safely, keeping small businesses afloat and preparing to administer …

Arizona Complete Health encourages early childhood …

9/9/2020
Routine vaccinations have declined dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic, as parents avoid medical services to mitigate the transmission of the coronavirus. While Arizona Complete Health …