A look at the Arizona Department of Health Services dashboard shows 7,894 new cases reported Feb. 3, along with 61 new deaths.The total positivity rate of tests here is now 12.3%, and 68.5% of Arizonans have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.While Pima County’s vaccination rate is higher than the state average, testing has still been in high demand there.
While the new omicron coronavirus variant has not yet been seen in Arizona, Pima County is monitoring for it. Not much is known about the variant, but Pima County Health Director Dr. Theresa Cullen says they’re working with the state department of health to look out for the variant around the state.This week, the county and the city of Tucson began offering free vaccinations
TUCSON (KVOA) - As the FDA granted emergency approval and the CDC endorses boosters for everyone 18 and older, Arizona saw more than 5,000 new COVID-19 cases statewide on Friday.