August 15, 2026

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Free community COVID-19 testing

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The City of Tucson is partnering with Pima County, at the direction of the Mayor and Council, to offer free COVID-19 testing to any community member who wishes to get tested. This free testing, administered by the Pima County Health Department and Paradigm Laboratories, began today, Aug. 7, as
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New Covid-19 continue to decline in Arizona

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NAs of today, Aug. 10, Arizona now has 187,523 positive coronavirus cases, with 600 new cases reported today. If all lab partners submitted their data on time, that number is far lower than what we’ve seen over the past few weeks. The total number of cases includes people who have recovered. Of that number, 17,996 […]
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Arizona gyms win lawsuit and could reopen soon

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Some Arizona gyms and fitness centers could reopen next week. In an extensive ruling yesterday, Aug. 4, Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Timothy Thomason said it was wrong for Gov. Doug Ducey to shut down these facilities indefinitely without giving them a chance to appeal, violating the constitutional due process rights of the owners. Thomason […]
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Food Bank has online map for those in need

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With many people seeking food assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic and after the $600 extra federal unemployment benefit expired last week, the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona offers an online map of where to go for those who need help.  The Food Bank has locations in Tucson, Marana, Amado, Green Valley, Nogales, and a […]
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New Study suggest there might be 6 types of Coronavirus

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COVID-19 may not be just one disease, but six distinct types, a new British study claim. Each type differs in severity and in the need for respiratory support during hospitalization, the researchers added. Cough, fever and loss of smell are the usual symptoms of COVID-19, but the range of symptoms can include headaches, muscle pain, […]
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Covid-19 vaccine trail to take place in Tucson

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A Tucson research center is one of 87 clinics in the United States selected to participate in Phase 3 of a COVID-19 vaccine trial. Quality of Life Medical and Research Center, located on Tucson’s east side, is recruiting hundreds of community members to participate in the national trial. Moderna, a national biotechnology company, is leading […]
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Pima County to open second free COVID-19 testing center

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The Pima County Health Department https://webcms.pima.gov/government/health_department/  will begin offering free COVID-19 saliva testing at Ellie Towne Flowing Wells Community Center,https://webcms.pima.gov/cms/one.aspx?portalId=169&pageId=3696 1660 W. Ruthrauff Road, beginning Wednesday, July 29. The testing, which requires
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Plasma Donations from Recovered COVID-19 Patients

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In coordination with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Red Cross is seeking people who are fully recovered from the new coronavirus to sign up to donate plasma to help current COVID-19 patients. People who have fully recovered from COVID-19 have antibodies in their plasma that can attack the virus. This convalescent plasma is being evaluated […]
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Governor Ducey Announces Statewide Campaign To Promote Mask Use Developed In Partnership With Arizona Advertising Agencies

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The States’ Top Advertising And Public Relations Firms Donate Services In Effort To Contain The Spread Of COVID-19 Backed By $3 Million From The Governor’s Office For Placement PHOENIX⁠ — Governor Doug Ducey today announced a statewide campaign developed in partnership with Arizona advertising and public relations firms to promote the use of masks and other

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