| Daily (12/8) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 669 | 11 | 1.6% |
| Total (8/2) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 66,070 | 1,065 | 1.6% |
COVID-19 vaccines are currently being distributed and administered in Pima County. Here’s everything you need to know about who is eligible to receive a vaccine right now and where to get one. Read more
By Kristijan Barnjak | 02/22/2021 10:21pm
The University of Arizona’s COVID-19 virtual university status update team met on Monday for the eighth briefing of the spring semester. In a break from its usual format, it began by discussing the tragic death of Forrest Keys over the weekend, followed by an overview of COVID-19 data and details on the transition to Phase 2 of reentry.
By Maggie Rockwell | 02/20/2021 12:27am
Another week, another police beat! While we, of course, have at least one alcohol related incident, this week’s police beat features our very first anti-maskers, as well as someone who had some interesting information for our university’s president.
By Jillian Bartsch | 03/09/2021 11:52am
The Tucson City Council passed an emergency curfew Friday, Dec. 4, and was supposed to end on Dec. 23. The curfew was later changed to continue until COVID-19 cases fell below 100 per 100,000 residents.
By Kristijan Barnjak | 02/21/2021 2:03pm
The University of Arizona will become a high-capacity state vaccination site, giving the university the resources it needs to run 24/7 and vaccinate state residents beyond Pima County. Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announced the partnership last week.
By Hillary Schiff | 02/18/2021 5:18pm
Walking down Tucson’s historic Fourth Avenue University of Arizona students can find eclectic storefronts, colorful murals and everything from bookstores to restaurants. At its core, they will discover a unique district at the intersection of past and present, now facing an uncertain future.
By Gabriella Cobian | 02/20/2021 3:01pm
Last year marked a new beginning for up-and-coming business owners in the food industry. The pandemic has caused many food services to shut down along with all the grief and setbacks. A few new mobile food services like these three Tucson food truck businesses were finding ways to work in the food industry despite the difficulties.
By Kristijan Barnjak | 02/18/2021 1:47pm
The University of Arizona’s COVID-19 virtual university status update team discussed the transition to Phase 2 of reentry and the university’s new vaccination partnership with the state on Monday, Feb. 15, for the seventh briefing of the spring semester.
By Aidan Rhodes | 02/14/2021 3:22pm
After University of Arizona administration announced its intention to begin Phase 2 of reentry on Feb. 22, there is reason for concern that the move will bring Pima County COVID-19 rates back to their terrifying highs.
By Diana Ramos | 02/15/2021 12:32pm
Valentine's Day arrived, but after a year like 2020, the in-person possibilities of meeting someone were lower for University of Arizona students. With few students on campus, the idea of finding someone was more difficult.
By Andres Diaz | 02/16/2021 12:52pm
On Feb. 11, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices released recommendations and updates to the children, adolescent and adult immunization schedules. The ACIP serves under the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and works to develop vaccination recommendations for civilian populations in the United States.
By Kristijan Barnjak | 02/09/2021 12:53pm
The University of Arizona’s COVID-19 virtual university status update team discussed improvements in COVID-19 transmission and was also joined by Deepta Bhattacharya, who discussed the COVID-19 vaccine's effectiveness on new variants of the virus on Monday, Feb. 8.
By Kristijan Barnjak | 02/02/2021 2:27pm
The University of Arizona’s COVID-19 virtual university status update team discussed updated COVID-19 data, new testing requirements for on-campus residents and briefly touched on a letter from the Coalition for Academic Justice at UArizona during their Monday, Feb. 1, meeting.
By Udbhav Venkataraman | 02/12/2021 12:27pm
The pandemic hit people in the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities — referred to as I/DD — community with many challenges and left an already marginalized group even more vulnerable. Prioritization of vaccination in this group is crucial, but Arizona’s vaccination plan for this community has been variable based on where one lives.
By Madison Beveridge | 02/08/2021 5:49pm
Speaking with University of Arizona students revealed ways in which individuals living on and around campus are reacting to its arrival and how they plan to move forward.
By Lauren Borelli | 02/01/2021 12:18pm
OnlyFans is shaking up both social media and the traditional sex industry. The subscription-based site provides a source of unique content for fans and a revenue stream for its users that is often essential in weathering a COVID-19 era downturn in traditional business.
By Hillary Schiff | 01/28/2021 1:23pm
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the healthcare system has been strained to its limits as it attempts to accommodate a rapid influx of patients. Many hospitals are at capacity [find link] and facing issues related to understaffing. Meanwhile a record number of pre-medical students submitted applications this year, hoping to one day join the medical field.
By Kristijan Barnjak | 01/27/2021 12:27am
The University of Arizona’s COVID-19 reentry task force met on Monday for the fourth briefing of the spring semester. It discussed COVID-19 data on the state, county and local levels and continuation of vaccine distribution.
By Amit Syal | 01/20/2021 6:19am
As of Jan. 19, there have been over 400,000 confirmed deaths from the coronavirus. Fortunately, states all across the U.S. have been rolling out vaccines to combat the deadly virus and pandemic. Here are five different pieces of fact and fiction about the COVID-19 vaccines.
By Kristijan Barnjak | 01/19/2021 4:30pm
The University of Arizona’s COVID-19 reentry task force met on Monday, Jan. 19, for the third briefing of the spring semester. The force discussed plans to increase testing for on campus residents and provided an update on the beginning of vaccine distribution.
