Nationally Recognized Glendale Vaccination Site At State Farm Stadium Moving Into Gila River Arena Published: 04 April 2021 04 April 2021
Phoenix, Arizona - Arizona’s largest vaccination site at State Farm Stadium, described as a “national model” by President Biden, will transition to an indoor site at Gila River Arena in Glendale on Friday, April 23 as temperatures heat up in Arizona.
Home to the Arizona Cardinals, the State Farm Stadium site has administered more than 632,000 doses since opening January 11. It has become one of the largest mass-vaccination sites in the country, providing more than 10,000 doses per day this past weekend.
The new site will keep up the momentum as COVID-19 vaccine appointments move from the outdoor, drive-thru site at State Farm Stadium to a new, air-conditioned venue just down the street at Gila River Arena. Both venues are managed by ASM Global.
Arizona Surging Additional Personnel To Meet High Demand At State Vaccine Sites Published: 04 April 2021 04 April 2021
Phoenix, Arizona - Governor Doug Ducey announced a surge of staffing resources to meet the growing demand for vaccinations at State Farm Stadium and throughout the state.
Following the mobilization of additional staff and implementation of other process improvements, wait times at state vaccination sites have been reduced significantly to under 30 minutes today.
“Arizona is deploying all available resources to ensure that Arizonans continue to experience short wait times and receive excellent service while getting vaccinated,” Governor Ducey said. “The State Farm Stadium site is among the highest-performing mass vaccination sites in the U.S. This past weekend alone, we administered more than 10,000 doses per day. We’re committed to keeping up the pace.”
AZDHS launches new COVID-19 vaccination site at Scottsdaleâs WestWorld (Source: Cronkite News) By Shelby Trahan | April 5, 2021 at 11:51 AM MST - Updated April 5 at 11:51 AM
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - A sixth state-run COVID-19 vaccination site is opening at the end of April.
Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Health Services made the announcement on Monday. The site serving the North Valley area will open at WestWorld, the Scottsdale exhibition center, on Thursday, April 22.
âWith its freeway access, proximity to tribal communities, and extensive indoor facilities, WestWorld is an ideal location for expanding the footprint of state-run vaccination sites in the region,â said ADHS Director Dr. Cara Christ.
Phoenix firefighters warn the public about heat dangers
Warmer temperatures spark brush fires, take a toll on hikers
It wasn t an Easter holiday off for firefighters across the state as they battle brush fires and rescue overheated hikers.
PHOENIX - It s been a busy holiday for firefighters. Not only are they battling brush fires, they re also helping overheated hikers as Valley residents enjoy the outdoors.
Easter this year is bringing a lot with it not only chocolate bunnies and eggs, but also a string of hot weather.
Many families are doing their best to stay cool while still enjoying the holiday out at the park.
State vaccinations sites administer one-millionth dose of vaccine (Source: Cronkite News) By Shelby Trahan | April 5, 2021 at 12:27 PM MST - Updated April 5 at 12:27 PM
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - Arizona continues to prove why itâs one of the countryâs leaders in the COVID-19 vaccination effort.
On Monday, the Arizona Department of Health Services announced their state-run sites have administered their 1 millionth dose of vaccine.
âArizona is working around the clock to make the COVID-19 vaccine available to all,â said Governor Doug Ducey. âWe are thankful to the thousands of staff and volunteers who have been working tirelessly to get Arizonans vaccinated.â