
March 1, 2021
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AZDHS twice-monthly report on COVID-19 outcomes by vaccination status, which includes data from January when Omicron was firmly established as the dominant variant, now looks at the impact of booster doses on COVID-19 infection, hospitalization and death.

Every home in the U.S. is now able to order free rapid tests at www.covidtests.gov.

Arizona health officials are reporting 2,176 new confirmed COVID-19 cases but no additional deaths.

Arizona on Saturday reported over 3,000 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases for the third straight day as virus-related hospitalizations reached their highest level since late September.

Arizona on Friday reported over 3,000 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases, one of the highest number of infections reported on a single day his month, as the rate of additional deaths increased slightly.

Arizona reported 2,632 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 but no new deaths Monday, Aug. 23.

Arizona is seeing another significant leap in new COVID-19 infections, with more than 2,800 reported Friday while Yavapai County reports 382 new cases and six deaths since Monday.

Arizona's seven state-run vaccination sites on Thursday began offering the Pfizer COVID-19 shot to children ages 12-15.

Arizona on Wednesday reported 742 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases and five more deaths as the state's rates of new cases and deaths moved in different directions.

Following a thorough safety review, including two meetings of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have determined that the recommended pause regarding the use of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. should be lifted and use of the vaccine should resume, according to a news release.

With only 56.1% of Yavapai County’s 65-and-older population vaccinated, many community partners are stepping up to assist seniors in obtaining their vaccine, but another valuable resource includes residents encouraging their friends and neighbors to get an appointment right away.